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Non-repayable funding to support SMEs’ export market diversification
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Grants and Funding for Social Economy Organizations in Canada for 2026
Canada’s social economy is growing rapidly. Grants and funding help these organizations expand their impact and strengthen communities.
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.
521 programs available
- Grant and FundingOpen
ESSOR – Component 1C: Support for investment projects (implementing a digital plan)
Support for investment projects in Quebec - Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Financing to respond to the offensive of new tariffs and for initiatives for resilient and exporting companies (FRONTIERE)
Supports Québec exporters impacted by new U.S. tariffs 
Grant and FundingClosedNovaScience Program - Support for projects in scientific culture and innovation
NovaScience promotes scientific culture and innovation development
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpenAccueillez un stagiaire
Quebec internship wage subsidies for diverse student inclusion
Grant and FundingOpenOrganic Waste Management Support Program for Industry, Commerce, and Institutions (PMOICI)
Supports organic waste management projects for businesses and institutions
Grant and FundingOpenEcocamionnage Program — Logistics Project Component
Greenhouse emission reduction aid for freight transport- Grant and FundingOpen
ESSOR – Component 1B: Support for investment projects (digital diagnostics)
Support for investment projects through digital transformation - Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
ESSOR – Component 2: Support for investment projects promoting productivity and business expansion
Supports business productivity and expansion through technological investment 
Grant and FundingClosedSupport for Innovation and Productivity for Québec manufacturing companies (SIPEM) - Part 1
Supports technological innovation for Quebec manufacturing productivity
Grant and FundingClosedProgram to support the development of agriculture and agri-food in the regions
Support program for regional agriculture and agri-food development- Grant and FundingClosed
Support for Innovation and Productivity for Québec manufacturing companies (SIPEM) - Part 2
Boost productivity through targeted technological innovations - Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Employee Wage Subsidy
Subsidy to hire people having trouble finding work in Quebec - Grant and FundingOpening Soon
PSCE – Component 1
Supports Quebec businesses in strategic supply chain integration 
Grant and FundingOpenTechnology and Business Demonstration
Financial support to demonstrate electricity saving technology in Quebec
Grant and FundingClosedNovaScience Program — Support for the position of innovation and commercialization manager
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE), Government of Canada, Government of QuébecNovaScience fund supports creating innovation and commercialization roles- Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Employment Integration Program for Immigrants and Visible Minorities
Subsidy to hire immigrants and visible minorities in Quebec - Grant and FundingOpening Soon
PSCE – Component 3
Support for Large Enterprises in Their Structural Projects on International Markets 
- Grant and FundingOpen
Employment Consultation - Human Resources Management Support
HR management support through Concertation pour l'emploi initiative 
- Grant and FundingClosed
Maritime, Air, and Rail Transportation Efficiency Program - Pilot Project Component
Supports clean technology pilot projects in maritime, air, and rail 
Grant and FundingOpenRoulez Vert — Rebate for charging station at work
Get financial aid to install electric charging stations at your Quebec business
Grant and FundingOpenFonds Écoleader — Specific location support – Component 2 business collaboration
Eco-responsible business implementation support for Quebec companies- Grant and FundingClosed
Fonds Écoleader — Specific implementation support
Écoleader supports sustainable business practices and clean technology Discover how much grant funding is available for your business
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Grant and FundingClosedEconomic development program to help revitalize territories (DEPART)
DÉPART supports economic diversification and growth in targeted areas
Grant and FundingOpenCapitale-Productivity
Supports business productivity, growth, and sustainable practices projects
Grant and FundingOpenBioénergies — Analysis
Quebec Ministry of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change (MELCC), Government of QuébecReducing GHG emissions in Quebec's fossil fuel sector
Grant and FundingOpenBioénergies — Implementation
Quebec Ministry of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change (MELCC), Government of QuébecFunds for Quebec companies, institutions and municipalities to reduce GHG emissions
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedQuebec Initiative for Construction 4.0 — Stream 2
Groupe BIM du Québec (GBQ), Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE), Digital Governance Institute (IGN)Digital transformation support for Quebec's construction industry
Grant and FundingClosedMEDTEQ+ — AVISÉ program
Funding for validation and evaluation of innovative health technologies
Grant and FundingOpenESSOR – Component 1A: Support for investment projects (feasibility studies)
Investment support for feasibility studies in Quebec
Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpenDigital and Quantum Innovation Platform — PINQ²
Get expert advice and the use of a high-tech environment- Grant and FundingClosed
Maritime, Air, and Rail Transportation Efficiency Program - Studies Component
Supports studies to improve efficiency in maritime, air, and rail transport 
Expert AdviceOpenWomen Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub
Business support for women entrepreneurs in Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpenECO Canada — Youth Employment in Natural Resources YNR
Subsidy to hire young professionals in STEMEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 23,500 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Management of companies and enterprises
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateHuman Resources- Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
ECO Canada — Science Horizons Youth Internship (SHI)
Subsidized environmental STEM intern 
Other SupportGrant and FundingClosedArtificial Intelligence for Canadian Energy Innovation
Supports AI-driven solutions accelerating Canadian energy technology innovation- Grant and FundingOpen
Innovative Projects Program
Supports innovative, energy-efficient projects for multi-building developments - Grant and FundingOpen
Textile circularity support program
Support for circular management and recovery of textiles - Grant and FundingClosed
NovaScience Program — Support for employment in research and innovation
NovaScience supports innovation job integration in Quebec businesses 
Grant and FundingClosedSupport program for positioning Quebec alcohol in the SAQ network
Supports Quebec alcoholic beverage producers in the SAQ network
Grant and FundingOpenClosing SoonCommerce-Montreal
Financial support for renovating commercial spaces in Montréal
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedFunding for customized AI training
Digital Intelligence Training Grants for Canadian Businesses- Grant and FundingOpen
Program to support research and development of products made from reused and recycled end-of-life tires
Supports innovative projects using recycled end-of-life tires 
Grant and FundingOpenNovoclimat — Construction professionals — Small Multiple-Unit Buildings
Financial support for Novoclimat certified contractors
Other SupportOpenCCC — Global Bid Opportunity Finder (GBOF)
Discover opportunities with governments around the world
Grant and FundingClosedEnergir — Energy efficiency program – Feasibility study
Financial assistance for energy efficiency audits and project implementation- Grant and FundingClosed
MAPAQ — Ministerial initiative Proximity — Component 1
Supporting Quebec's collective market and agritourism initiatives Access over 10 000 different funding opportunities
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- Grant and FundingOpen
Energir — Energy efficiency program - Efficient construction
Supports energy-efficient construction and renovation for businesses in Quebec 
- Grant and FundingOpen
Capitale-Innovation
Supports business innovation, commercialization, and market expansion projectsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation - Grant and FundingOpen
MAPAQ — Prime-Vert — Component 2
Regional agricultural environmental projects funding program in Quebec - Grant and FundingOpen
Financial support to assess your energy use Hydro Quebec
Up to $50,000 for energy performance analysis and optimization - Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Financial support for the integration of foreign-trained employees
Supports integration of foreign-trained professionals into Quebec workforce 
Grant and FundingClosedVisées program — Training
Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal (CCMM), Quebec Federation of Chambers of Commerce (FCCQ)Visées funds employee skill development for Quebec businesses- Grant and FundingOpen
Capitale-Commerce
Financial support for commercial projects improving business offerings - Other SupportOpen
Remission of tariffs that apply on certain goods from the U.S.
Relief from U.S. tariffs for eligible Canadian importers - Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
ESSOR – Component 3: Support for investment projects to reduce environmental footprint
Financial support for reducing environmental footprints of Quebec businesses - Grant and FundingClosed
Regions and Rurality Fund — convenience stores
Supports local commerce vitality in small Quebec communities 
Grant and FundingOpenSocial Economy Support Fund
Non-repayable financial aid supporting social economy projects in Mauricie
Grant and FundingClosedNorthern Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (NICFI) - Capacity Building (Business Development)
Supports Indigenous fisheries business development and capacity building- Grant and FundingClosed
Innovation Program — Stream 1 – Support for innovation projects
Innovation grant for Quebec's economic advancement 
Grant and FundingClosedAccelerating to Zero Grant Program
Halifax Climate Investment, Innovation and Impact Fund (HCi3), The Recreation Foundation of British Columbia (RFBC), University of Regina Open Education and Publishing Program (OEP)Support for innovative equitable low-carbon transition projects
Grant and FundingClosedDEL — Expertise Financing Grant
Upgrade your browser for optimal website experienceEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projectsHuman Resources- Grant and FundingOpen
Efficient Solutions Program — Small Business Component
Maximize your energy efficiency savings with Hydro-Québec's Solutions efficaces program - Grant and FundingClosed
Support for innovation projects
Funding for product and process innovations in Quebec 
Grant and FundingClosedFAQDD — Écoemballage+ Stream 2
Support for Collective Innovation in Packaging Eco-design- Grant and FundingOpen
Entrepreneurial grant
Supports new business creation and structured business succession in QuébecEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovation - Grant and FundingOpen
Quebec City — Major projects
Supports significant business investments in targeted Quebec City sectorsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projectsArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation 
Grant and FundingClosedMT Lab — Project Financing Program — Component 2
Innovative tourism project funding program in Quebec
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenRegional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI) — Business Scale-up and Productivity — ACOA
Financing to accelerate growth in Atlantic Canada- Grant and FundingClosed
MT Lab — Project financing program — Component 1: Strategic support
Grant for strategic support in Quebec's tourism industry - Grant and FundingOpen
Ecocamionnage Program — Technology acquisition component
Supports acquisition of clean technologies for Quebec heavy‑duty trucking Find tailored funding for your business
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- Grant and FundingOpen
Ecocamionnage Program — Acquisition of used heavy vehicles component
Quebec's program reduces transport sector greenhouse gas emissions 
- Grant and FundingClosed
Recyc-Québec — Beverage Container Recycling — Stream 2
Funding for projects to manage used beverage containers - Grant and FundingArchived
Call for projects in social innovation
Supports innovative solutions addressing significant social needs in Quebec - Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
PARESAU – Component 2 : Emergency financing for strategic companies
Emergency funding for strategic businesses in financial distress - Grant and FundingClosed
MAPAQ — Ministerial initiative for the development of greenhouses and large tunnels
Greenhouse and tunnel development initiative for Québec horticulture - Grant and FundingOpen
Support, modernization, and alignment program with needs and markets for construction, renovation, demolition, and deconstruction waste
Supports sustainable management of construction, renovation, and demolition waste 
Grant and FundingClosedPetits établissements accessibles
Enhances accessibility of small establishments for disabled persons- Grant and FundingOpen
Regions and Rurality Fund (RRF) - Component 1 - Support for regional outreach
Supports regional projects impacting Quebec's territories and communities - Grant and FundingOpen
Social economy enterprises — Digital transformation
Supports digital transformation for social economy business growth 
Grant and FundingClosedCall for projects – Technology showcase
Supports Sherbrooke businesses showcasing innovative industrial technologiesEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
- 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 projectsCommercializationTechnologyInnovation- Grant and FundingClosed
Regions and Rurality Fund (RRF) - Component 4 – Soutien à la vitalisation et à la coopération intermunicipale : Axe Vitalisation
Local revitalization financial aid program in Quebec - Grant and FundingClosed
Recyc-Québec — Beverage Container Recycling — Stream 1
Funding for projects to manage used beverage containers - Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Grant for a circular economy assessment
Supports businesses in Montreal adopting circular economy practicesEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and Climate - Grant and FundingOpen
Financial assistance for businesses located in areas affected by major infrastructure projects
Assists businesses impacted by major municipal infrastructure projects 
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosedFESTQ - Student Funds 1 and 2
FESTQ grants employers to hire student interns
Grant and FundingOpenTerritorial Development Support Policy – Component 1: Support for regional outreach
Financial support for regional development and business innovation- Grant and FundingOpen
Youth Infrastructure Financial Assistance Program
Financial support to improve youth-focused infrastructure in Québec 
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpenCanada Book Fund Publishers Business Development — Technology Internships
Supports technology internships in book publishing- Grant and FundingOpen
Wood Construction Innovation Program
Supports innovative use of wood in sustainable construction projects 
Grant and FundingOpenCommunity Opportunity Fund
Supports employment assistance services for English-speaking Quebec communities
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingOpenLaval Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Festivals and Events
Supports Laval tourism festivals and events development- Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Guidance grants
Funding for business growth through specialized consulting services 
Grant and FundingOpenIndigenous Initiatives Fund IV
Supports economic, social, and community projects for Indigenous peoples