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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.

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  • MRC Papineau logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Social Economy Development Fund

    Funding for social economy projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 80% 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
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Transportez vert — Eco-driving Training

    Eco-driving training support
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 30,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • Ville de La Tuque logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Ville de La Tuque — Local investment fund

    Financing for local business projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    La Tuque, Quebec, Canada
  • Ville de La Tuque logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Ville de La Tuque — RRF stream 1 - Regional outreach support

    Support for regional mobilizing projects in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Ville de La Tuque logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Ville de La Tuque — RRF stream 2 - Support for local and regional development skills

    Support for local business development in La Tuque
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Construction, Manufacturing, Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    La Tuque, Quebec, Canada
  • Ville de La Tuque logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Ville de La Tuque — RRF stream 3 - Innovation Signature

    Downtown revitalization and facade improvement support
    Eligible Funding
    From $2,000 to $50,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Timeline
    Open Date : March 15, 2024 · Closing date : March 15, 2029
    La Tuque, Quebec, Canada
  • Ville de Shawinigan logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Ville de Shawinigan — Incentive Program for Commercial Spaces

    Funding for commercial space improvements in Shawinigan
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 20,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Timeline
    Open Date : January 1, 2023
    Shawinigan, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Domaine-du-Roy logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

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

    Local business financing for growth and succession
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Timeline
    Open Date : October 11, 2023
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal (CCMM) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen

    ACCLR Info entrepreneurs — Business services

    Business services supporting company growth in Greater Montreal
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 17,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Administration régionale Baie-James (ARBJ) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Administration régionale Baie-James – Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs

    Administration régionale Baie-James administers the Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs, which provides loans of up to $150,000 to SMEs in the territory it serves that are affected by U.S. tariffs.
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Antoine-Labelle Regional County Municipality logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Antoine-Labelle Regional County Municipality – Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs

    Antoine-Labelle Regional County Municipality administers the Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs, which provides loans of up to $150,000 to SMEs in the territory it serves that are affected by U.S. tariffs.
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • Argenteuil Regional County Municipality logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Argenteuil Regional County Municipality – Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs

    Argenteuil Regional County Municipality administers the Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs, which provides loans of up to $150,000 to SMEs in the territory it serves that are affected by U.S. tariffs.
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • Immigration logo
    Partnering and CollaborationOpen

    Atlantic Immigration Program

    Permanent residence pathway in Atlantic Canada
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
  • BioTalent Canada logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    BioTalent — Career Starter Program

    Support for bio-economy employers hiring youth
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 20,000 $ · Up to 60% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Canada
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  • Développement économique de l'agglomération de Longueuil (DEL) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Business Accelerator Loan

    Structuring financing to accelerate the growth of innovative businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
  • Innovation Canada logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    Canada Digital Adoption Program — Grow Your Business Online

    Financing to help SMEs adopt e-commerce
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 2,400 $ · Up to 20% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Canada
  • PME MTL logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Canal de Lachine 4.0: Call for Projects in Site Planning

    Support for urban site planning projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $50,000 · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    CanNor — IDEANorth

    Northern economic development and infrastructure support
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 6,000,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
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  • City of Vancouver logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Capital Project Grants - Social Policy - Social Small Capital Grants

    Supports small-scale facility upgrades for non-profit social services
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Vancouver, BC, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • Chantier de l'économie sociale logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Chantier de l'économie sociale Trust — Real Estate Patient Capital Loans

    Loans for social economy real estate projects in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    From $50,000 to $1,500,000 · Up to 31% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
  • City of Vancouver logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Childcare Program Stabilization Grants

    Supports non-profit childcare centres facing financial hardship in Vancouver
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Vancouver, BC, Canada
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  • City of Toronto logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    City of Toronto — Sewer Surcharge Rebate Program

    Rebate for eligible industrial and commercial water use
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 175 $ · Up to 57% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Manufacturing, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Sole proprietorship, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • CLD Rouyn-Noranda (CLDRN) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    CLD Rouyn-Noranda – Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs

    CLD Rouyn-Noranda administers the Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs, which provides loans of up to $150,000 to SMEs in the territory it serves that are affected by U.S. tariffs.
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada
  • United Way British Columbia (UWBC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Cold Weather Preparedness Grant

    Support for extreme cold emergency preparedness
    Eligible Funding
    From $1,000 to $10,000
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit
    BC, Canada
  • Centre de tranfer d'entreprise du Québec (CTEQ) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Collective recovery support program (PSRC)

    Financing for collective business projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $50,000 to $2,000,000 · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Legal Structure
    Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
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  • PME MTL logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Community Bond Subscription Fund

    Support for community bond financing
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Social economy enterprise
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Community Futures Ontario (CFO) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Community Futures Ontario — Access to Capital

    Repayable financing for small businesses and social enterprises
    Eligible Funding
    Minimum amount : 150,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
  • Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Competitiveness Consulting Rebate

    Money for consulting projects in Northern B.C
    Eligible Funding
    From $2,000 to $30,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    BC, Canada
  • Innovation and Development Manicouagan logo
    Expert AdviceOpen

    Consulting services

    Personalized support for business start-up
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Human ResourcesBusiness Buyout
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) logo
    Other SupportOpen

    Copyright

    Information on copyright registration and services
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Canada
  • Statistics Canada logo
    Expert AdviceOpen

    Customized Products and Services

    Tailored statistical support for organizations
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Canada
  • Quebec City logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Défi-Québec, an entrepreneurial city

    Supports innovative startups in Québec and Wendake to launch operations
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 75,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Timeline
    Closing date : October 28, 2026
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
  • Nventure logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    DELIA

    Funding program supporting women-owned businesses in Canada
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Ontario, Canada
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  • MRC de Pierre-De Saurel logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    DEPS — Local Investment Fund

    Financing for business start-up and growth
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $250,000
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Pierre-De Saurel Economic Development (DÉPS) logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

    DEPS — Social Economy Development Fund

    Support for social economy projects and job creation
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 3,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • Développement économique de l'agglomération de Longueuil (DEL) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Développement économique de l'agglomération de Longueuil – Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs

    Développement économique de l'agglomération de Longueuil administers the Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs, which provides loans of up to $150,000 to SMEs in the territory it serves that are affected by U.S. tariffs.
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Longueuil, Quebec, Canada
  • Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges (DEV) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges – Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs

    Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges administers the Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs, which provides loans of up to $150,000 to SMEs in the territory it serves that are affected by U.S. tariffs.
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Real estate and rental and leasing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    NT, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 350,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, For-profit business, Non-profit, Social economy enterprise
    NS, Canada
  • Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) logo
    Other SupportOpen

    EI Premium Reduction Program

    Lower EI premiums for qualifying disability plans
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Canada
  • Network of specialized manpower services (RSSMO) logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingOpen

    Employers — FIT Project

    Salary support for workforce integration in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
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  • City of Toronto logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Energy Retrofit Loans (ERL)

    Low-interest financing for energy-efficient building retrofits in Toronto
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Retail trade, Real estate and rental and leasing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Entreprendre Sherbrooke logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Entreprendre Sherbrooke — Créavenir Estrie

    Support for business start-ups with financing
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationBusiness Buyout
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
  • Entreprendre Sherbrooke logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Entreprendre Sherbrooke — Propulsion Fund Sherbrooke

    Non-repayable funding for Sherbrooke businesses
    Eligible Funding
    From $1,000 to $20,000 · Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Retail trade, Accommodation and food services, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
  • Entrepreneuriat Haute-Yamaska logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Entrepreneuriat Haute-Yamaska – Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs

    Entrepreneuriat Haute-Yamaska administers the Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs, which provides loans of up to $150,000 to SMEs in the territory it serves that are affected by U.S. tariffs.
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Evol logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Evol — Conventional loans for women entrepreneurs

    Loan fund for women entrepreneurs focused on sustainable development
    Eligible Funding
    From $20,000 to $50,000
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationBusiness Buyout
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Canada
  • Government of New Brunswick logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Farm Land Identification Program

    New Brunswick property tax deferral for farmland preservation
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    NB, Canada
  • Ministère du Travail, de l'Emploi et de la Solidarité sociale (MESSQ) logo
    Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    Financial assistance for hiring immigrants and visible minorities

    Wage subsidy for hiring immigrants and visible minorities
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • Quebec Housing Society (SHQ) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Financial assistance program for the preservation of community buildings

    Support for preserving community housing buildings
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Real estate and rental and leasing, Health care and social assistance, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Fonds RISQ (RISQ) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Fonds L’ampli

    Financing tool for community matching capital
    Eligible Funding
    From $10,000 to $100,000
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Social economy enterprise
    Canada
  • Innovation et Développement économique Trois-Rivières (IDETR) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Fonds Mon virage écologique

    Funding for eco-friendly business improvements
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Retail trade, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada
  • Solidarity Funds (FTQ) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    FTQ — Business Financing

    Tailored financing for Québec businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Construction, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Solidarity Funds (FTQ) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    FTQ — Local Funds

    Local financing for Quebec SMEs to start, grow, and modernize
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Business Buyout
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • Tourisme Côte-Nord (CED) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Fund to support attraction and sustainable settlement in Côte-Nord

    Supports sustainable workforce and community development in Côte-Nord
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • Ontario Ministry of Finance logo
    Other SupportOpen

    Gasoline used in unlicensed business equipment

    Ontario gasoline tax refund for unlicensed equipment
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Construction, Manufacturing, Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    GNWT — Wage Subsidy Program

    Supports employers hiring and training NWT residents with limited experience
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 30,500 $ · Up to 20% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Sole proprietorship
    NT, Canada
  • Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI) logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    Graduate Mentorship Program — For Employers

    Wage support for hiring recent graduates
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Timeline
    Open Date : September 27, 2023
    PE, Canada
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  • Government of Nova Scotia logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    Graduate to Opportunity (GTO) Program

    Subsidy for Nova Scotia graduate salaries
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    NS, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Sole proprietorship, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
  • ID Gatineau logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    ID Gatineau – Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs

    ID Gatineau administers the Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs, which provides loans of up to $150,000 to SMEs in the territory it serves that are affected by U.S. tariffs.
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
  • ID Gatineau logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    ID Gatineau — Economic Diversification Fund

    Non-repayable funding for Gatineau economic diversification
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 15.000001% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
  • ID Gatineau logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    ID Gatineau — Local Fund

    Financing for business growth in Gatineau
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
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  • Impact Canada logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Impact Canada Challenge Hub

    Financing to solve economic, environmental, and social problems
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 6,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    NT, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
  • Indigenous Tourism Ontario logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen

    Indigenous Business Advisors

    Complimentary membership for Indigenous tourism support
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Sole proprietorship
    Timeline
    Open Date : March 3, 2023
    Ontario, Canada
  • Grand Challenges Canada (GCC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Indigenous Innovation Initiative

    Get funding to empower First Nation, Inuit and Metis innovators
    Eligible Funding
    From $100,000 to $250,000
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Canada
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  • Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Initiative to Support Economic Development in Montréal’s East End

    Support for East End economic development
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-profit
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Innovation and Development Manicouagan logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Innovation and Development Manicouagan – Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs

    Innovation and Development Manicouagan administers the Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs, which provides loans of up to $150,000 to SMEs in the territory it serves that are affected by U.S. tariffs.
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • Innovation et Développement économique Trois-Rivières (IDETR) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Innovation et Développement économique Trois-Rivières – Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs

    Innovation et Développement économique Trois-Rivières administers the Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs, which provides loans of up to $150,000 to SMEs in the territory it serves that are affected by U.S. tariffs.
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Canada
  • Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    International Mobility Program

    Hire French-speaking or bilingual foreign workers outside Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Timeline
    Closing date : December 31, 2026
    Canada
  • Jardins-de-Napierville Local Development Centre logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Jardins-de-Napierville Local Development Centre – Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs

    Jardins-de-Napierville Local Development Centre administers the Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs, which provides loans of up to $150,000 to SMEs in the territory it serves that are affected by U.S. tariffs.
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    Job integration contract (CIT)

    Subsidy to hire people with disabilities in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • La Mitis RCM logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    La Mitis RCM – Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs

    La Mitis RCM administers the Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs, which provides loans of up to $150,000 to SMEs in the territory it serves that are affected by U.S. tariffs.
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • La Rivière-du-Nord Regional County Municipality logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    La Rivière-du-Nord Regional County Municipality – Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs

    La Rivière-du-Nord Regional County Municipality administers the Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs, which provides loans of up to $150,000 to SMEs in the territory it serves that are affected by U.S. tariffs.
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • CDE of the Laurentians (CDE) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Laurentides Local Investment Fund (FILL)

    Financial support for local businesses in the Laurentides
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 300,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Laval Economique logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Laval Economique – Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs

    Laval Economique administers the Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs, which provides loans of up to $150,000 to SMEs in the territory it serves that are affected by U.S. tariffs.
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Laval, Quebec, Canada
  • Le Haut-Saint-Laurent Regional County Municipality logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Le Haut-Saint-Laurent Regional County Municipality – Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs

    Le Haut-Saint-Laurent Regional County Municipality administers the Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs, which provides loans of up to $150,000 to SMEs in the territory it serves that are affected by U.S. tariffs.
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • Innoweave logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Learn and Adapt

    Coaching support for measurable organizational improvement
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 20,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Social economy enterprise
    Canada
  • Les Sources Regional County Municipality logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Les Sources Regional County Municipality – Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs

    Les Sources Regional County Municipality administers the Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs, which provides loans of up to $150,000 to SMEs in the territory it serves that are affected by U.S. tariffs.
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Manitoba logo
    Grant and FundingOpen

    Manitoba Climate Action Fund (CAF)

    The program funds Manitoba climate change resiliency projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Social economy enterprise, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Manitoba, Canada