List of Small Business Grants in Quebec for 2026
Discover the grants available for your SME.
Small businesses in Quebec have access to several grants aimed at supporting their development and competitiveness. Among these grants, there are financial aids for digitization, reducing environmental impacts, and improving productivity.
248 opportunities available

Grant and FundingClosed
MRC L'Islet — Child development assistance measure for the south of the territory
MRC de L'IsletYouth development aid for South MRC de L'Islet
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Rimouski-Neigette — Local Investment Fund
MRC Rimouski-NeigetteFLI/FLS funds support Quebec economic impact projects
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $150,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Portneuf — Joint Investment Fund FLI/FLS
MRC PortneufJoint Investment Policy supporting Quebec enterprises and employment
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation

Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Bécancour — Business Support Fund (BSF)
MRC BécancourBusiness Support Fund for investment project preparation assistance
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization

Grant and FundingOpen
MRC L'Islet — Sectoral agreement for the development of culture in Chaudière-Appalaches
MRC de L'IsletFinancial aid for cultural equipment and infrastructure development
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation

Grant and FundingClosed
MRC L'Islet — FEEL
MRC de L'IsletSupport for business development in L'Islet region
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay — Entrepreneurship assistance and support fund (FASE)
MRC Fjord-du-SaguenayEntrepreneurship support fund fostering economic development
Eligible Funding
- From $15,000 to $75,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Les Etchemins — Local investment fund and local solidarity fund
MRC des EtcheminsInvestment loans for business growth and development in MRC
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Bécancour - Local Investment Fund (FLI) - “General” component
MRC BécancourInvestment loans for new, developing, or acquiring businesses
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $75,000
- Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout

Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Cultural Development
MRC Charlevoix-EstCharlevoix-Est Cultural Development Project Grant Opportunity
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 500 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation

Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Les Etchemins — Business support policy
MRC des EtcheminsNon-repayable financial support for eligible business projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation

Grant and FundingOpen
MRC La Matanie — Business Support Program (PAE)
MRC La MatanieFinancial aid for sustainable business development in MRC La Matanie
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Regional partnership and digital transformation agreement for tourism 2022-2025 – Studies and consulting services
Tourisme Saguenay–Lac-Saint-JeanDigital transformation grants for sustainable tourism development
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

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Abitibi — The Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)
MRC AbitibiLocal entrepreneurial loans for economic resilience and growth
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $35,000
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or — Support Program for Structuring Projects (PSPS)
MRC La Vallée-de-l'OrSupports structuring community projects improving living conditions and development
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 60% 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
Environment and Climate

Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Pontiac — FRR Stream 3
MRC PontiacSupports innovative signature projects for MRC territorial development
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Regional partnership and digital transformation agreement for tourism 2022-2025 – Festivals and events
Tourisme Saguenay–Lac-Saint-JeanSupports sustainable tourism festival and event development
Eligible Funding
- From $60,000 to $15,000
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
CAE Beauce-Chaudière — Quasi-Equity Loan
CAE Beauce-ChaudièreQuasi-equity loans supporting business projects in Beauce-Chaudière
Eligible Funding
- From $100,000 to $300,000
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout

Grant and FundingClosed
Biofood market development program — Component 2
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)Facilitates biofood sector's access to Quebec's distribution networks
Eligible Funding
- From $50,000 to $750,000
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization

Grant and FundingArchived
MRC Arthabaska — Young Promoters Fund (FJP)
MRC ArthabaskaEntrepreneur assistance program for young business development in Arthabaska
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 8,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout

Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Les Etchemins — Call for projects: Signature innovation
MRC des EtcheminsEnhancing Les Etchemins' natural heritage through tourism development
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate

Grant and FundingOpen
Musicaction — International Event
MusicactionProgram supports Canadian artists' international career development
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 60,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization

Grant and FundingClosed
Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 3
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)Money for collaborative projects in partnership with public research centres
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Technology

Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
MRC Témiscouata — Local Investment Fund (FLI) / Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)
MRC TémiscouataInvestment funds supporting Quebec's economic and employment development
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
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 BuyoutDigital Transformation

Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
La Vallée-du-Richelieu Agricultural Microcredit Fund
RCM Vallée-Du-RichelieuInterest-free loans for agricultural business development in Vallée-du-Richelieu
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovation
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Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Game Changer Pitch Competition
Decentralised Energy Canada (DEC)Pitch competition for innovative decentralised energy technology companies
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Grant and FundingOpening Soon
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Programme Innovation (PI)
RCM Vallée-Du-RichelieuSupports digital transformation projects for local businesses and organizations
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Bellechasse — Local Investment Fund & Local Solidarity Fund (FLI and FLS)
MRC de BellechasseFinancial support for business development in Bellechasse
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 49% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business Buyout

Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Portneuf — Business Support Fund
MRC PortneufPortneuf's multi-faceted business support fund offering grants
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation

Grant and FundingOpen
Ville de La Tuque — RRF stream 2 - Support for local and regional development skills
Ville de La TuqueLocal and regional development support through MRC priorities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateBusiness Buyout

Grant and FundingClosed
MTRIC — PARTENAR-IA — Academic
Metal Transformation Research and Innovation Consortium (MTRIC)Funding for Quebec metal transformation R&D collaborations in AI
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation

Tax CreditsOpen
Tax Credit for Pre-Competitive Private Partnership Research
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)Tax credit for pre-competitive partnership research in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation

Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Collines-de-l'Outaouais — FRR Stream 2
MRC des Collines-de-l'OutaouaisSupport for local and regional development projects
Eligible Funding
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC La Matanie — Grant and Sponsorship Program
MRC La MatanieDEM offers financial support for sustainable business development
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Drummond — Local investment funds and local solidarity funds
MRC DrummondDevelopment funding for eligible Quebec manufacturing businesses
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
MRC L'Islet — SME Propulsion Measurement
MRC de L'IsletFinancial aid for SME growth in MRC de L'Islet
Eligible Funding
- From $3,000 to $25,000
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Bellechasse — Social Economy Enterprise Development Fund (FDEÉS)
MRC de BellechasseFinancial support for social economy business development in Bellechasse
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
MRC des Chenaux — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)
MRC des ChenauxInvestment policy for supporting Quebec's economic development
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation

Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
MRC La Matapédia — FLI-FLS
MRC La MatapédiaLocal Investment Funds for economic development in La Matapédia
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000 to $150,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout

Grant and FundingOpen
MRC La Vallée-de-l’Or — Regions and Rurality Fund – Component 3 – Market Gardening Program
MRC La Vallée-de-l'OrInnovation fund for regional economic development and agriculture
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Innovation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC du Granit — FIL
MRC du GranitLocal investment fund supporting entrepreneurial development in Granit
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
PME MTL — Innovation Investment Fund — Loans
PME MTLLoans for projects by Montreal-based businesses
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Fjord-du-Saguenay — Development Optimisation Fund
MRC Fjord-du-SaguenayDevelopment 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

Grant and FundingOpenClosing Soon
Support program for the development of reserved designations and promotional terms — Component 2
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)Support for Reserved Designations Implementation Program
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization

Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Caniapiscau — FDE
MRC de CaniapiscauCaniapiscau supports entrepreneurial and social economic development
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation

Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC La Matanie — Local Investment Funds
MRC La MatanieFinancial support for project development in La Matanie
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation

Tax CreditsOpen
Tax credits for production of multimedia titles
Investissement Québec (IQ)Tax credit for the production of multimedia titles in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- Up to 37% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Technology

Grant and FundingClosed
Musicaction — Skills development
MusicactionSupports skill development for Canadian music artists and entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources

Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Kamouraska — Regional Outreach Support Program (FRR-1)
MRC KamouraskaBas-Saint-Laurent regional development support for eligible projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
Support program for economic development projects (PAPDE) — Component 1 : Supporting the development of entrepreneurship
Gouvernement du QuébecSupports Quebec entrepreneurship development with non-repayable grants
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
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Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Marguerite-D'Youville — Business Support Fund – Stream 2
MRC de Marguerite-D'YouvilleSupports social economy projects for non-profit organizations
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Portneuf — Capitale-Nationale Region Fund (FRCN)
MRC PortneufPortneuf's investment fund supports regional economic development
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation

Grant and FundingClosed
MRC La Jacques-Cartier — Capitale-Nationale Region Fund
MRC La Jacques-CartierFRCN supports economic development in Capitale-Nationale region
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation

Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Kamouraska — Support Program for Innovative Projects for Cultural Development and Community Animation
MRC KamouraskaInnovative cultural development and community animation grant program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 4,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Innovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Fund to stimulate international business tourism – Stream 1 - Produce a bid book or business plan
Gouvernement du QuébecFSTAI stimulates international business tourism in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $200,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization

Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Pontiac — FRR Stream 1
MRC PontiacSupport for regional development and territorial vitality in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Support for mobilising projects
Investissement Québec (IQ)Funds for mobilizing projects in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation

Grant and FundingSuspended
Open Innovation Subsidy Program for start-up companies
City of Montreal (MTL)Supports Montréal start-ups testing innovative solutions with partner organizations
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Vallée-de-la-Gatineau — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Solidarity Fund (FLS)
MRC Vallée de la GatineauProgram fosters economic development and employment growth in Québec
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation

Grant and FundingClosed
MRC de Mékinac — FRR Stream 4
MRC de MékinacMRC de Mékinac's Fund supports regional vitalization initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Bécancour — Local Investment Fund (FLI) - “Developing business” component
MRC BécancourDevelopment loans for Quebec manufacturing businesses
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation

Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Nicolet-Yamaska — Regional development fund (FRR volet 2)
MRC Nicolet-YamaskaSupports local and regional development for Quebec municipalities
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
City of Lévis — Desjardins Business Fund (FDE)
Ville de LévisEconomic development support for Lévis businesses and entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Information and cultural industries
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
PME MTL — Subsidies to support social economy initiatives
PME MTLMoney for social economy projects in Montreal, Quebec
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $50,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Papineau — Digital Transformation and Development Fund (FADN)
MRC PapineauDigital development fund supporting business growth and innovation
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation

Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
MRC Montmagny — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR)
MRC de MontmagnyRegional and rural development grant for Quebec municipalities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Business BuyoutInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
Productivity - Small commercial companies
Quebec CityFunding support for Canadian business innovation and growth
Eligible Funding
- From $15,000 to $25,000
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Technology

Grant and FundingClosed
MRC L'Islet — Local Services Development Fund
MRC de L'IsletSupports local service development in MRC de L'Islet
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
MRC La Matanie — Community Development Program - Special Collaborations Stream
MRC La MatanieFinancial support for business development and community projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
Regions and Rurality Fund (RRF) - Component 2 - Support for local and regional development skills
Gouvernement du QuébecSupport for local and regional development competencies
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Grant and FundingClosed
Innovation in Quantum Technologies — Stream 1
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)Funding for startups for collaborative R&D projects in quantum technologies
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Bécancour — Social Economy Fund (SEF)
MRC BécancourGrants for social economy non-profits and cooperatives
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Business Support
MRC Charlevoix-EstSupport for creating and sustaining businesses in Charlevoix-Est
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business Buyout

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Lotbinière — FLI (Local Investment Fund)
MRC de LotbinièreLocal investment funds for enterprise financial assistance
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation

Grant and FundingOpen
Musicaction — Canvassing
MusicactionMusic professionals' travel support for market development
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
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Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
PME MTL — New Community Businesses
PME MTLMoney for community-based businesses in Montreal
Eligible Funding
- From $23,000 to $23,000
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Nicolet-Yamaska — Signature project (FRR part 3)
MRC Nicolet-YamaskaEcological transition projects for Quebec's MRCs development
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Grant and FundingOpen
PME MTL — Funds for Retail businesses
PME MTLFinancing for Montreal-based retail startups
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
Types of eligible projects

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
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
SADC Shawinigan — Transfer Strategy Fund
SADC ShawiniganBusiness Transfer Fund offers loans for company ownership transitions
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $50,000
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout

Grant and FundingClosed
MRC Maskinongé — Programme DÉPART
MRC de MaskinongéEconomic revitalization support for SMEs in targeted regions
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Domaine-du-Roy — Local Investment Fund (LIF)
MRC Domaine-du-RoyLocal Investment Fund for business project development
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Developing a green alley or public space in CDN-NDG
City of Montreal (MTL)Supports community-led greening and public space improvement projects
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Expert AdviceOpen
NUMERIA program
Computer Research Institute of Montreal (CRIM)Training in Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Quebec SMEs
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation

Tax CreditsOpen
Tax Credit for Training a Worker Employed by a SME
Revenu QuébecOffers tax credits for small businesses training workers
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources

Grant and FundingOpen
Sustainable Growth Investment — Young Entrepreneurs
La Financière agricole (FADQ)Money for youth-owned agri-businesses in Quebec
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 45,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Grant and FundingClosed
Musicaction — Incubator project
MusicactionArtist export career development through intensive skill sessions
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingClosed
Collaborative Industrial Research and Support to Innovative Entrepreneurship — Stream 2
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)Support for SMEs to develop processes or products in AI technology
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 350,000 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
DEL — Loan for Growing Collective Enterprises
Développement économique de l'agglomération de Longueuil (DEL)Modernize your browser for optimal website access
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingClosed
innovÉÉ — PARTENAR-IA — Industry
innovÉÉFunding for Quebec electricity innovative collaborations in AI
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
CAE Beauce-Chaudière — Traditional Business Loan
CAE Beauce-ChaudièreLoan for business startup and expansion in Beauce-Chaudière
Eligible Funding
- From $25,000 to $300,000
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout

Grant and FundingClosed
Tremplin Grant – Indigenous Arts
Conseil des arts de MontréalMicrofunding for Indigenous artists and organizations in Montréal area
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
ESSOR – Component 4: Supporting the internationalization of companies
Investissement Québec (IQ)Supports Quebec companies in global supply chain integration
Eligible Funding
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
SADC Shawinigan — Digital Strategy Fund
SADC ShawiniganDigital Strategy Fund supports tech transition with loans
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $50,000
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation

Grant and FundingClosed
CMF-SODEC — Predevelopment Program for Television Series Based on Literary Adaptations
Canada Media Fund (CMF)Program supports pre-development of Quebec literary adaptations for TV
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
FTQ — Regional Funds
Solidarity Funds (FTQ)Offers tailored financing and support for regional SME growth
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
SADC Shawinigan — Green Strategy Fund
SADC ShawiniganGreen Strategy Fund supports sustainable business projects in Shawinigan
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $50,000
Eligible Industries
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Podium Mines
Sous-traitance industrielle Québec (STIQ)Enhances competitiveness of Quebec mining sector suppliers
Eligible Funding
- From $20,000 to $50,000
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation

Grant and FundingOpen
Program to support the processing of end-of-life tires through reuse, recycling and energy recovery, as well as out-of-province processing.
Recyc-QuébecSupport for end-of-life tire processing initiatives
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
CAE Beauce-Chaudière — Digital Strategy Financing
CAE Beauce-ChaudièreDigitalization support for Beauce businesses’ operational advancement
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $25,000
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
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