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.

Featured grants in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean and Quebec at a glance

49 programs available

Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
CQRDA — PSO-v2b
Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l’aluminium (CQRDA)
Collaborative R&D funding for aluminum innovation
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 40% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : August 7, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay — Development Optimisation Fund
MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay
Development support fund for Fjord-du-Saguenay organizations
Quebec, Canada
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
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay — Local FLI/FLS funds
MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay
Investment funds supporting economic impact businesses in Quebec
Saguenay, Quebec, Canada
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
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Lac-Saint-Jean-Est — Rural Region Fund - Signature Innovation
MRC Lac-Saint-Jean-Est
Support for innovative territorial projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 60,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional partnership and digital transformation agreement for tourism 2022-2025 – Hosting
Tourisme Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Investissement Québec (IQ)
Digital Transformation Tourism Partnership Program for Sustainable Growth
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
From $30,000 to $75,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Digital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2022
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Rio Tinto Aluminium Valley Fund
Société de la Vallée de l’Aluminium (SVA)
Support for aluminum project development in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean
Saguenay, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Saguenay, Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Tourist Loan
SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest (SADC)
Tourism financing for local business growth
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Domaine-du-Roy — Local Investment Fund (LIF)
MRC Domaine-du-Roy (MRC)
Local business financing for growth and succession
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : October 11, 2023
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Aluminium Technology Centre
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Support for aluminium manufacturing innovation
Saguenay, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Saguenay, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional partnership and digital transformation agreement for tourism 2022-2025 – Attractions, activities and facilities
Tourisme Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Investissement Québec (IQ)
Supporting digital transformation in tourism for sustainable growth
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
From $30,000 to $95,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Timeline
Open Date : June 1, 2022
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Acquisition Loan +
SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest (SADC)
Financing for business acquisition projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Digital Strategy Fund
SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest (SADC)
Digital financing for regional SMEs
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Flexiprêt Fund
SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest (SADC)
Loan support for women entrepreneurs
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Green Strategy Fund
SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest (SADC)
Financing for eco-responsible business projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Loan The Developer
SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest (SADC)
Financing for business development projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Numeric loan
SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest (SADC)
Digital financing for business transformation
Quebec, Canada
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
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Regular loan
SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest (SADC)
Business financing for growth and relocation
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Relève & transfert loan
SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest (SADC)
Financing for business succession and transfer
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Transfer Strategy Fund
SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest (SADC)
Financing for SME ownership transfer
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Youth Strategy Fund
SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest (SADC)
Youth financing for business projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
SADC Maria-Chapdelaine — Regular Fund Loan
SADC Maria-Chapdelaine (SADC)
Business loan for viable projects and job creation
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $150,000
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2023
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Regional partnership and digital transformation agreement for tourism 2022-2025 – Digital development of a company
Tourisme Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Investissement Québec (IQ)
Support for tourism digital transformation in Gaspésie
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $25,000
Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Cultural Development
MRC Charlevoix-Est (MRC)
Support for cultural projects in Charlevoix-Est
La Malbaie, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2024
Closing date : December 31, 2024
La Malbaie, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Support for Structuring Projects
MRC Charlevoix-Est (MRC)
Financial support for community structuring projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2022
Closing date : March 31, 2023
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Domaine-du-Roy — Economic Development Fund
MRC Domaine-du-Roy (MRC)
Support for business start-up and growth projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2023
Closing date : December 31, 2023
Quebec, Canada
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Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
MRC Domaine-du-Roy — Local Innovation and Growth Fund
MRC Domaine-du-Roy (MRC)
Loan support for innovative business growth
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay — Entrepreneurship assistance and support fund (FASE)
MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay
Entrepreneurship support fund fostering economic development
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
From $15,000 to $75,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : February 17, 2017
Closing date : February 13, 2021
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Nordic Incubator-Accelerator — Stream 2 — Financial Assistance
Tourisme Côte-Nord (CED), Tourisme Baie-James
Support for northern tourism projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 400,000 $
Up to 65% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2024
Closing date : March 31, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Regional partnership and digital transformation agreement for tourism 2022-2025 – Festivals and events
Tourisme Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Investissement Québec (IQ)
Supports sustainable tourism festival and event development
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2022
Closing date : December 31, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Regional partnership and digital transformation agreement for tourism 2022-2025 – Structuring the tourism offer
Tourisme Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Investissement Québec (IQ)
Digital transformation grant for tourism businesses in Québec
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
From $30,000 to $50,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2022
Closing date : December 31, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Regional partnership and digital transformation agreement for tourism 2022-2025 – Studies and consulting services
Tourisme Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Investissement Québec (IQ)
Funding for sustainable tourism consulting projects
Saguenay, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
From $3,000 to $25,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Saguenay, Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed
ARSACS - Research grants
Autosomal Recessive Spastic Ataxia of Charlevoix-Saguenay (ARSACS)
Funding for ARSACS research projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
From $25,000 to $100,000
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Cours écrire ton court Screenwriting Competition
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Screenwriting competition for emerging short films
Montreal, Saguenay, Sherbrooke, Quebec
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 115,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Montreal, Saguenay, Sherbrooke, Quebec
Grant and FundingClosed
Desjardins Recruitment
Gaston L. Tremblay Foundation
Scholarship support for incoming UQAC students
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $1,000
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed
Économie circulaire Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
Centre Québécois de Développement Durable
Support for circular economy transition
Quebec, Canada
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
Grant and FundingClosed
Erich-Dimroth Fund
Gaston L. Tremblay Foundation
Admission scholarship for geology students
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Extracorporeal Perfusion Bursaries
Government of Québec
Funding for extracorporeal perfusion training
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
From $50,000 to $50,000
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Financial aid for the organization of regional games
Regroupement Loisirs et Sports - Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean
Funding for regional sports and recreation projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Financial aid to charitable organizations
Fondation Nick Michel
Financial support for local charitable projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
FUQAC - Scholarships
FUQAC
Scholarships supporting UQAC students
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Grants to educational institutions in Charlevoix
Charlevoix Campus Foundation
Funding for educational institution projects in Charlevoix
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Lac Saint-Jean - Regional transport fund for recreational and sporting activities
Regroupement Loisirs et Sports - Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean
Transportation support for provincial sports events
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Place du Royaume Foundation
Gaston L. Tremblay Foundation
Scholarships for outstanding new UQAC students
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $2,000
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Programme de subvention sag-lac en action - sports
Regroupement Loisirs et Sports - Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean
Funding for sports and physical activity projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Human Resources
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Project Grants - Asselin Foundation
Asselin Foundation of Cégep de Jonquière (FACJ)
Funding for educational and research projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Promutuel Assurance du Lac au Fleuve Scholarship
Gaston L. Tremblay Foundation
Scholarship for UQAC bachelor’s students
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 8,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Regional transport fund for recreational and sports activities
Regroupement Loisirs et Sports - Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean
Transportation support for provincial sports events
Saguenay, Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Saguenay, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
SAG-LAC Grant Program in Action
Regroupement Loisirs et Sports - Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean
Funding for active living and sport projects
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Small Steps, Big Achievements
Domaine-du-Roy Foundation
Funding for small healthcare projects and equipment
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Quebec, Canada

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

Featured grants in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean and Quebec at a glance

CQRDA — PSO-v2b

Rio Tinto Aluminium Valley Fund

Regional partnership and digital transformation agreement for tourism 2022-2025 – Attractions, activities and facilities

SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Regular loan

CQRDA — PSO-v2b

MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay — Development Optimisation Fund

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

MRC Lac-Saint-Jean-Est — Rural Region Fund - Signature Innovation

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

Rio Tinto Aluminium Valley Fund

SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Tourist Loan

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

NRC — Aluminium Technology Centre

Regional partnership and digital transformation agreement for tourism 2022-2025 – Attractions, activities and facilities

SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Acquisition Loan +

SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Digital Strategy Fund

SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Flexiprêt Fund

SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Green Strategy Fund

SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Loan The Developer

SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Numeric loan

SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Regular loan

SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Relève & transfert loan

SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Transfer Strategy Fund

SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Youth Strategy Fund

SADC Maria-Chapdelaine — Regular Fund Loan

Regional partnership and digital transformation agreement for tourism 2022-2025 – Digital development of a company

MRC Charlevoix-Est — Cultural Development

MRC Charlevoix-Est — Support for Structuring Projects

MRC Domaine-du-Roy — Economic Development Fund

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MRC Domaine-du-Roy — Local Innovation and Growth Fund

MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay — Entrepreneurship assistance and support fund (FASE)

Nordic Incubator-Accelerator — Stream 2 — Financial Assistance

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

Regional partnership and digital transformation agreement for tourism 2022-2025 – Structuring the tourism offer

Regional partnership and digital transformation agreement for tourism 2022-2025 – Studies and consulting services

ARSACS - Research grants

Cours écrire ton court Screenwriting Competition

Desjardins Recruitment

Économie circulaire Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean

Erich-Dimroth Fund

Extracorporeal Perfusion Bursaries

Financial aid for the organization of regional games

Financial aid to charitable organizations

FUQAC - Scholarships

Grants to educational institutions in Charlevoix

Lac Saint-Jean - Regional transport fund for recreational and sporting activities

Place du Royaume Foundation

Programme de subvention sag-lac en action - sports

Project Grants - Asselin Foundation

Promutuel Assurance du Lac au Fleuve Scholarship

Regional transport fund for recreational and sports activities

SAG-LAC Grant Program in Action

Small Steps, Big Achievements

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