Grants and Funding for Social Economy Organizations in Canada for 2026

The social economy in Canada is a vibrant sector comprised of non-profit organizations, charities, co-operatives, social enterprises, and other mission-driven entities dedicated to social or environmental objectives. Rather than maximizing profits for shareholders, these social purpose organizations reinvest surpluses into their missions and communities.

Featured grants for Social Economy organization at a glance

501 programs available

Grant and FundingOpen
ESSOR – Component 1C: Support for investment projects (implementing a digital plan)
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Support for investment project planning
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Up to 30% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : April 24, 2025
Closing date : March 31, 2027
Quebec, Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Accueillez un stagiaire
Quebec Federation of Chambers of Commerce (FCCQ)
Wage support for Quebec internships
Eligible Funding
Up to 0.7% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Ecocamionnage Program — Logistics Project Component
Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility of Quebec
Funding for freight logistics improvements
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : November 1, 2025
Closing date : March 31, 2028
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
ESSOR – Component 1B: Support for investment projects (digital diagnostics)
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Support for investment projects through digital transformation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 30% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)InnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : April 24, 2025
Closing date : March 31, 2027
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Support for Innovation and Productivity for Québec manufacturing companies (SIPEM) - Part 1
PROMPT, Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Supports technological innovation for Quebec manufacturing productivity
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2026
Closing date : January 31, 2027
Quebec, Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Employee Wage Subsidy
Government of Québec
Support for hiring and integrating workers in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Human Resources
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Technology and Business Demonstration
Hydro-Québec
Financial support to demonstrate electricity saving technology in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Quebec, Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Employment Integration Program for Immigrants and Visible Minorities
Government of Québec
Support for hiring immigrants and visible minorities
Eligible Funding
Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Fonds Écoleader — Specific location support – Component 2 business collaboration
Le Fonds Écoleader
Funding for eco-responsible and clean tech implementation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 400,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Closing date : September 30, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Capitale-Productivity
Quebec City
Supports investment projects for growth and productivity
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 0.4% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Timeline
Open Date : August 27, 2025
Quebec, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
Economic development program to help revitalize territories (DEPART)
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Non-repayable support for regional business projects
Eligible Funding
From $15,000 to $150,000
Up to 60% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : June 4, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Magnet — Outcome Campus Connect
Magnet
Hire students for growing businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 7,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Bioénergies — Analysis
Quebec Ministry of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change (MELCC)
Reducing GHG emissions in Quebec's fossil fuel sector
Eligible Funding
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
Digital and Quantum Innovation Platform — PINQ²
Plateforme d'Innovation Numérique et Quantique
Access advanced HPC and quantum computing support
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : June 9, 2022
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
ESSOR - Component 5
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Financing for resilient softwood lumber sawmill investments
Eligible Funding
From $10,000,000 to $10,000,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : March 31, 2027
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
ESSOR – Component 1A: Support for investment projects (feasibility studies)
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Funding for feasibility studies and investment planning
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Up to 30% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : April 24, 2025
Closing date : March 31, 2027
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub
Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub
National network for women entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : August 23, 2021
Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Futurpreneur
Futurpreneur Canada
Financing and mentorship for young entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $75,000
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Innovative Projects Program
Hydro-Québec, Hydro-Québec Foundation for the Environment
Supports innovative, energy-efficient projects for multi-building developments
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 12,000,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Construction
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Textile circularity support program
Recyc-Québec
Support for circular management and recovery of textiles
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $1,000,000
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Closing date : June 15, 2027
Quebec, Canada
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Other SupportOpen
CCC — Global Bid Opportunity Finder (GBOF)
Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC)
Discover opportunities with governments around the world
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2021
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Novoclimat — Construction professionals — Small Multiple-Unit Buildings
Government of Québec
Support for efficient small multi-unit buildings
Eligible Funding
Minimum amount : 500 $
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Timeline
Open Date : July 7, 2022
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Program to support research and development of products made from reused and recycled end-of-life tires
Recyc-Québec
Supports innovative projects using recycled end-of-life tires
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : June 1, 2024
Closing date : December 31, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Capitale-Innovation
Quebec City
Supports innovative product commercialization and growth
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 0.5% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : August 27, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Financial support to assess your energy use Hydro Quebec
Hydro-Québec, Hydro-Québec Foundation for the Environment
Energy analysis support for business efficiency
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 60,000 $
Up to 1% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Open Date : April 13, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
ESSOR – Component 3: Support for investment projects to reduce environmental footprint
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Funding for greener investment projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
Up to 0.25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Financial support for the integration of foreign-trained employees
Government of Québec
Supports integration of foreign-trained professionals into Quebec workforce
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportOpen
Remission of tariffs that apply on certain goods from the U.S.
Government of Canada
Remission process for U.S. tariff relief
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : March 4, 2025
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Social Economy Support Fund
Social Economy Mauricie
Non-repayable financial aid supporting social economy projects in Mauricie
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Ecocamionnage Program — Acquisition of used heavy vehicles component
Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility of Quebec
Supports cleaner freight vehicle technology acquisition
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Up to 0.2% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
Ecocamionnage Program — Technology acquisition component
Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility of Quebec
Supports clean technology acquisition for freight transport
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Efficient Solutions Program — Small Business Component
Hydro-Québec
Boost building energy performance with support
Eligible Funding
From $500 to $5,000,000
Up to 0.9% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Timeline
Open Date : July 7, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Entrepreneurial grant
Quebec City
Supports business creation and succession in Québec
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Financial assistance for short-term French language training for your salaried staff
Ministère de l'Immigration, de la Francisation et de l'Intégration (MIFI)
Financial support for workplace French training
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Eligible Industries
Construction
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec City — Major projects
Quebec City
Funding for major investment projects in Quebec City
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Up to 0.25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI) — Business Scale-up and Productivity — ACOA
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Financing to accelerate growth in Atlantic Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnology
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
PARESAU – Component 2 : Emergency financing for strategic companies
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Emergency funding for strategic businesses in financial distress
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
Up to 1% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Accelerating circular construction on the Island of Montreal
City of Montreal (MTL), Recyc-Québec
Supports circular construction projects in Montreal
Eligible Funding
Up to 5% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : September 11, 2026
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Financial assistance for businesses located in areas affected by major infrastructure projects
Quebec City
Supports businesses and commercial promotion organizations during major works
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Grant for a circular economy assessment
City of Montreal (MTL)
Supports Montréal businesses with circular economy diagnostics
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Up to 0.75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Closing date : September 30, 2027
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
MRC de Manicouagan — Signature Innovation
MRC de Manicouagan (MRC)
Supports innovative territorial projects in Manicouagan
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : April 15, 2025
Closing date : March 19, 2027
Baie-Comeau, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Regions and Rurality Fund (RRF) - Component 1 - Support for regional outreach
Government of Québec
Supports regional projects impacting Quebec's territories and communities
Eligible Funding
From $100,000 to $3,000,000
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : June 11, 2026
Closing date : August 27, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Roulez Vert — Used vehicle rebate
Government of Québec
Financial assistance for a used electric vehicle
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,500 $
Eligible Industries
Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Social economy enterprises — Digital transformation
Quebec City
Supports digital transformation for social economy business growth
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : July 9, 2024
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Support, modernization, and alignment program with needs and markets for construction, renovation, demolition, and deconstruction waste
Recyc-Québec
Supports sustainable management of construction, renovation, and demolition waste
Eligible Funding
From $100,000 to $1,000,000
Up to 70% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Open Date : June 8, 2024
Closing date : February 15, 2027
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Technology Internships
Canadian Heritage
Supports technology internships in book publishing
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 45,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : March 25, 2023
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Guidance grants
Quebec City
Business growth support through specialized consulting
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Up to 0.8% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Utilities
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpen
Laval Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Festivals and Events
Laval tourism
Supports Laval tourism events and development
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $100,000
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
Laval, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Territorial Development Support Policy – Component 1: Support for regional outreach
MRC de Manicouagan (MRC)
Financial support for regional development and business innovation
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
InnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Wood Construction Innovation Program
Government of Québec
Supports innovative use of wood in sustainable construction projects
Eligible Funding
From $400,000 to $2,500,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : June 1, 2024
Closing date : March 31, 2027
Quebec, Canada
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Grant and FundingOpen
Youth Infrastructure Financial Assistance Program
Government of Québec
Financial support to improve youth-focused infrastructure in Québec
Eligible Funding
From $50,000 to $300,000
Up to 90% 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
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Productivity and Sustainable Innovation Fund – Component 2: Feasibility study - audit towards a 4.0 transition
NexDev | Haut-Richelieu Economic Development
Financial support for industrial digital transformation and productivity improvement
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Productivity and Sustainable Innovation Fund – Component 3: Project Implementation, It's time to take action!
NexDev | Haut-Richelieu Economic Development
Financial support for industrial productivity and digital transformation projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Productivity and Sustainable Innovation Fund – Stream 1: Company consultations/micro-diagnosis and selection assistance
NexDev | Haut-Richelieu Economic Development
Funding for productivity and digital innovation projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Transportation and warehousing
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Accès jardins
City of Montreal (MTL)
Expands public green spaces through public-private partnerships
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2021
Ville-Marie, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
APCHQ — Federal Lands Initiative
Association des professionnels de la construction et de l’habitation du Québec (APCHQ), Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), Public Services and Procurement Canada
Provides discounted federal properties for long-term affordable housing development
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Applied Research and Development Grants — Industrial Partner
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), ABC Life Literacy Canada (ABC)
College-led R&D with partner organizations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
CleanBC — Custom Program
CleanBC
Supports electrification projects with incentives for reducing greenhouse gases
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
BC, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Compétivert — Funding Solution
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Funding for Quebec businesses
Eligible Funding
Minimum amount : 50,000 $
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : July 27, 2022
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Défi-Québec, Commercial City
Quebec City
Supporting projects for commercial and tourism revitalization
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human Resources
Timeline
Open Date : September 15, 2025
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
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Developmental Licence Playbook
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Temporary spectrum access for wireless innovation
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — FDEÉS
Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges (DEV)
Funding for collective entrepreneurship projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Transportation and warehousing
Information and cultural industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Financial assistance for hiring First Nations and Inuit members
Government of Québec
Integration support for First Nations and Inuit employment
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Flat-rate grant: businesses in sectors affected by major works
City of Montreal (MTL)
Support for businesses affected by major construction
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $5,000
Eligible Industries
Retail trade
Real estate and rental and leasing
Accommodation and food services
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Grant for the renovation of facades facing a commercial artery
Quebec City
Financial support for facade renovations on commercial arteries
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 66,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
ID Gatineau — FDEES
ID Gatineau
Support for social economy projects in Gatineau
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $30,000
Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
La Ruche — FMC+
La Ruche, Recyc-Québec
Supports innovative waste reduction projects in Quebec
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $25,000
Up to 1% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Mosaic Fund
Filaction
Business loans for Quebec's cultural communities entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
From $50,000 to $500,000
Eligible Industries
Construction
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Abitibi — Local Investment Fund (FLI)
MRC Abitibi (CLD)
Local financing for business growth and succession
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $35,000
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Abitibi — The Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)
MRC Abitibi (CLD)
Local financing for business projects in Abitibi
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $35,000
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada
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MRC Acton — PDZA
MRC Acton
Agricultural development plan for local producers
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBusiness Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Local Investment Fund (FLI)
Accès Entreprise Beauharnois-Salaberry (AEBHS)
Support for business development and job creation in Beauharnois-Salaberry
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $250,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Policy to support structuring projects
MRC Beauharnois-Salaberry (MRC)
Supports innovative projects to enhance local quality of life
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Rio Tinto Alcan Diversification Fund
Accès Entreprise Beauharnois-Salaberry (AEBHS)
Supports business development in Beauharnois
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $100,000
Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business Buyout
Beauharnois, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Signature Innovation Project (PSI)
MRC Beauharnois-Salaberry (MRC)
Supports innovative regional development and waterfront public spaces
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,584,870 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : October 3, 2022
Closing date : October 3, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Support for local vitalization projects
MRC Beauharnois-Salaberry (MRC)
Supports local revitalization projects facing financial challenges
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
MRC Beauce-Centre — Business succession
MRC Beauce-Centre
Support for business succession advisory services
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Beauce-Centre — Créavenir
Desjardins
Financing support for young entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Beauce-Centre — Local Investment Funds (FLI-FLS)
MRC Beauce-Centre
Local financing for business growth in Beauce-Centre
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen
MRC Bécancour — Social Economy Fund (SEF)
MRC Bécancour (MRC)
Grant support for social economy enterprises
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Retail trade
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Platform
Data-driven strategy.
Leverage historical data to predict your likelihood of success. See how you compare against industry benchmarks and optimize your capital structure.
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Bellechasse — Bellechasse Agri-Food Investment Fund (FIAB)
MRC de Bellechasse
Financing for Bellechasse agri-food businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Bellechasse — Local Investment Fund - Succession Component (FLI Relève)
MRC de Bellechasse
Interest-free succession financing for businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Transportation and warehousing
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Bellechasse — Local Investment Fund & Local Solidarity Fund (FLI and FLS)
MRC de Bellechasse
Repayable financing for business growth
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $100,000
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Caniapiscau — Joint FLI/FLS investment
MRC de Caniapiscau (MRC)
Funding for Quebec businesses and economic initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Charlevoix — Social Economy Business Development Fund (FDEÉS)
MRC Charlevoix (MRC)
Financial support for social economy enterprises
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Charlevoix-Est — Local Investment Fund (FLI) and Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)
MRC Charlevoix-Est (MRC)
Financing for business growth and succession
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 125,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC Coaticook — Local Fund FLI/FLS
MRC de Coaticook (MRC)
Supports economic development for enterprises in Coaticook region
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC Coaticook — Vitality Entrepreneurship Fund
MRC de Coaticook (MRC)
Coaticook business project funding
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC d'Avignon — Local Investment Funds (FLI) and Local Solidarity Funds (FLS)
MRC Avignon
Local financing for business development projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC de D’Autray — FLI/FLS
MRC de D'Autray (MRC)
Supporting business development through proactive financial solutions
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Platform
Discovery at scale.
Filter thousands of active funding opportunities with granular precision. Our explorer instantly matches your company profile with regional and national credits.
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC de D’Autray — Support program for emerging business projects
MRC de D'Autray (MRC)
Non-repayable aid for emerging business projects in D’Autray
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC de L'Assomption — FLI/FLS
MRC de L'Assomption
Financing for business growth and succession
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC de Marguerite-D'Youville — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 2
MRC de Marguerite-D'Youville (MRCMDY)
Supports local and regional development efforts in MRCs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC de Rivière-du-Loup — FRR – Stream 2: Support for structuring projects to improve living environments
MRC Rivière-du-Loup (MRC)
Funding for structuring local development projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 0.8% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : May 22, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC de Rivière-du-Loup — FRR – Stream 3: Signature innovation - renewable energies
MRC Rivière-du-Loup (MRC)
Supports innovative renewable energy projects in Rivière-du-Loup
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Utilities
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC de Thérèse de Blainville — FLI/FLS
MRC Thérèse de Blainville (MRC)
Financial support for business development in Thérèse-De Blainville
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation Business Buyout
Timeline
Open Date : October 1, 2023
Blainville, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC de Thérèse de Blainville — Social Economy and Sustainable Development Business Development Fund
MRC Thérèse de Blainville (MRC)
Funding for social economy and collective enterprise projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC des Collines-de-l'Outaouais — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 3
MRC des Collines-de-l'Outaouais (MRC)
Support for sustainable village-centre projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : March 15, 2028
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Business support policy
MRC du Golfe du Saint Laurent (MRC)
Supports sustainable job creation and business development in MRC
Eligible Funding
Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Retail trade
Accommodation and food services
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Community Support Fund (CSF)
MRC du Golfe du Saint Laurent (MRC)
Funding for community-driven local initiatives
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Transportation and warehousing
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada

Grants and Funding for Social Economy Organizations in Canada for 2026

Featured grants for Social Economy organization at a glance

ESSOR – Component 1A

Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub

APCHQ — Federal Lands Initiative

Program to Support the Positioning of Québec Alcoholic Beverages — Stream 2: Reserved Designations and Value-Added Claims

ESSOR – Component 1C: Support for investment projects (implementing a digital plan)

Accueillez un stagiaire

Ecocamionnage Program — Logistics Project Component

ESSOR – Component 1B: Support for investment projects (digital diagnostics)

Support for Innovation and Productivity for Québec manufacturing companies (SIPEM) - Part 1

Employee Wage Subsidy

Technology and Business Demonstration

Employment Integration Program for Immigrants and Visible Minorities

Fonds Écoleader — Specific location support – Component 2 business collaboration

Capitale-Productivity

Discovery at scale.

Economic development program to help revitalize territories (DEPART)

Magnet — Outcome Campus Connect

Bioénergies — Analysis

Digital and Quantum Innovation Platform — PINQ²

ESSOR - Component 5

ESSOR – Component 1A: Support for investment projects (feasibility studies)

Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub

Futurpreneur

Innovative Projects Program

Textile circularity support program

Your AI grant expert.

CCC — Global Bid Opportunity Finder (GBOF)

Novoclimat — Construction professionals — Small Multiple-Unit Buildings

Program to support research and development of products made from reused and recycled end-of-life tires

Capitale-Innovation

Financial support to assess your energy use Hydro Quebec

ESSOR – Component 3: Support for investment projects to reduce environmental footprint

Financial support for the integration of foreign-trained employees

Remission of tariffs that apply on certain goods from the U.S.

Social Economy Support Fund

Ecocamionnage Program — Acquisition of used heavy vehicles component

Never miss an opportunity.

Ecocamionnage Program — Technology acquisition component

Efficient Solutions Program — Small Business Component

Entrepreneurial grant

Financial assistance for short-term French language training for your salaried staff

Quebec City — Major projects

Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI) — Business Scale-up and Productivity — ACOA

PARESAU – Component 2 : Emergency financing for strategic companies

Accelerating circular construction on the Island of Montreal

Financial assistance for businesses located in areas affected by major infrastructure projects

Grant for a circular economy assessment

Data-driven strategy.

MRC de Manicouagan — Signature Innovation

Regions and Rurality Fund (RRF) - Component 1 - Support for regional outreach

Roulez Vert — Used vehicle rebate

Social economy enterprises — Digital transformation

Support, modernization, and alignment program with needs and markets for construction, renovation, demolition, and deconstruction waste

Canada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Technology Internships

Guidance grants

Laval Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Festivals and Events

Territorial Development Support Policy – Component 1: Support for regional outreach

Wood Construction Innovation Program

Discovery at scale.

Youth Infrastructure Financial Assistance Program

Productivity and Sustainable Innovation Fund – Component 2: Feasibility study - audit towards a 4.0 transition

Productivity and Sustainable Innovation Fund – Component 3: Project Implementation, It's time to take action!

Productivity and Sustainable Innovation Fund – Stream 1: Company consultations/micro-diagnosis and selection assistance

Accès jardins

APCHQ — Federal Lands Initiative

Applied Research and Development Grants — Industrial Partner

CleanBC — Custom Program

Compétivert — Funding Solution

Défi-Québec, Commercial City

Your AI grant expert.

Developmental Licence Playbook

Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges — FDEÉS

Financial assistance for hiring First Nations and Inuit members

Flat-rate grant: businesses in sectors affected by major works

Grant for the renovation of facades facing a commercial artery

ID Gatineau — FDEES

La Ruche — FMC+

Mosaic Fund