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Loans for Quebec start-ups and growing companies
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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 FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpenMRC Beauce-Centre — Créavenir
Financing support for young entrepreneurs
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpenMRC Lotbinière — FLI (Local Investment Fund)
Business financing for growth and succession- Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
PME MTL — New Community Businesses
Money for community-based businesses in Montreal 
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpenMRC Les Etchemins — Local investment fund and local solidarity fund
Financing for business growth and start-up
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpening SoonRCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Fonds d'appui à l'entrepreneuriat collectif (FAEC)
Supports social enterprise development through technical and financial assistance
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenMRC La Matanie — Business Support Program (PAE)
Non-repayable support for business growth
Grant and FundingOpenMRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Signature Innovation Project (PSI)
Supports innovative regional development and waterfront public spaces- Grant and FundingOpening Soon
RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Programme Innovation (PI)
Supports digital transformation projects for local businesses and organizationsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation 
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenMRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Local Investment Fund (FLI)
Support for business development and job creation in Beauharnois-Salaberry
Tax CreditsOpenAgricultural property tax credit program
Provides financial relief for agricultural property tax expenses
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenMRC Domaine-du-Roy — Local Investment Fund (LIF)
Local business financing for growth and succession
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsOpenID Gatineau — Local Fund
Financing for business growth in Gatineau
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpenEmployers — FIT Project
Salary-subsidized internships for workforce integration in Quebec
Grant and FundingOpenEnbridge Gas Quebec — Cash incentives – Effective renovation
Support for energy-efficient renovations of windows, walls, and roofs
Grant and FundingOpenMRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent — Rural Development Fund (FDR)
Financial support for rural and business developmentEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- 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 projectsCommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpenJEDI — Indigenous Business Accelerator Program
Support to grow Indigenous businesses
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenChantier de l'économie sociale Trust — Real Estate Patient Capital Loans
Loans for social economy real estate projects in Quebec- Grant and FundingClosed
Financial Assistance Program for Local and Regional Celebrations of Quebec’s National Holiday — Stream 2: Support for regional celebrations
Funding for regional Quebec National Holiday celebrations 
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpenCréavenir
Help for entrepreneurs 18 to 39 who can't get financing
Grant and FundingOpenProgram to support the processing of end-of-life tires through reuse, recycling and energy recovery, as well as out-of-province processing.
Support for end-of-life tire processing initiatives
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosedRegional Initiatives Fund (FAIR)
Supports economic development and innovation in Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine region
Expert AdviceOpenCommunity Futures Ontario — Business Information and Planning Services
Business planning help and training for rural Ontario entrepreneursDiscover how much grant funding is available for your business
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Loans and Capital investmentsOpenMRC Témiscamingue — Tourism Attraction Fund
Financing for new tourism ventures in Témiscamingue
Grant and FundingOpenNew Construction Commercial and Industrial Energy Efficiency Program
Supports energy-efficient commercial and industrial new building projects
Grant and FundingClosedBrownfields Redevelopment Program - Rehabilitation
Supports redevelopment of contaminated sites for new residential use
Grant and FundingClosedSustainable Food Systems Grants
Supports community projects advancing equitable and sustainable food systems
- Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed
Light and heavy cleaning services
Financial support for home cleaning services 
- Grant and FundingOpen
Fuel Savings Transportation Program
Rebates for fuel-saving upgrades in New Brunswick commercial transportation 
Grant and FundingClosedEfficiency Nova Scotia — Fisheries and Aquaculture Energy Efficiency Innovation Fund
Supports energy efficiency and innovation in Nova Scotia fisheries- Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
SADC-CAE — Virage Vert Program
Support for greener business development in Quebec 
Other SupportOpenSnow clearing assistance for seniors and persons with reduced mobility
Free snow removal assistance for seniors and people with disabilities- Grant and FundingClosed
Entrepreneurial Assistance Program (PAEN)
Supports entrepreneurship development and innovative business growth in Quebec - Grant and FundingArchived
Social economy support program (PSES) – Stream 3
Supports collaborative projects among Quebec social economy organizations 
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedCanada Digital Adoption Program — Grow Your Business Online
Financing to help SMEs adopt e-commerce
Grant and FundingClosedAscension competition
Pitch competition supporting early-stage entrepreneurs in Quebec City
Grant and FundingOpenWorkforce Training and Employment — Employment Assistance Services
Financial support to address labour market needs in Manitoba
Grant and FundingClosedAquatic habitat quality improvement (AQHA)
Supports aquatic habitat conservation, restoration, and improvement projects
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpenGNWT — Wage Subsidy Program
Supports employers hiring and training NWT residents with limited experience
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpenCustomized Products and Services
Customized statistical services and survey support- Grant and FundingClosed
Tourism Product Diversification and Marketing Program — Product Development and Enhancement
Funding for tourism product development in the Northwest Territories - Grant and FundingOpen
ID Gatineau — Economic Diversification Fund
Non-repayable funding for Gatineau economic diversificationEligible 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 projectsCommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Access over 10 000 different funding opportunities
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- Grant and FundingClosed
Capital Project Grants - Downtown Eastside (DTES) Plan Grants
Funds facility improvements supporting vulnerable communities in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside 
Loans and Capital investmentsClosedCapitalization of Social Economy Enterprises (CAES) — Stream 1
Financing for Quebec social economy enterprises
Grant and FundingOpenEntreprendre Sherbrooke — Propulsion Fund Sherbrooke
Non-repayable funding for Sherbrooke businesses- Grant and FundingClosed
Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Sector Research Support
Funding for strategic sector research in the Northwest Territories 
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpenMRC de Thérèse de Blainville — Créavenir
Financial support and guidance for young entrepreneurs launching businesses- Grant and FundingOpen
Toronto Enterprise Fund (TEF) - Scale ESEs
Support to scale employment social enterprises 
Expert AdviceClosedCurrent Tenders — Nova Scotia
Opportunities to sell to the Government of Nova Scotia
Grant and FundingOpenSmall Business Recovery (SBR) Consulting Rebate
Consulting cost rebate supporting small and medium business recovery
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosedIntrapreneurship program
Fellowship program offering paid work experience to diverse students
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenSmall Business Loan Guarantee Program
Financing for Nova Scotia small businesses- Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
INNOGEC
Supports consulting and governance services for Montréal social enterprises - Grant and FundingClosed
Renter Services Grants
Supports non-profit initiatives to improve rental housing outcomes - Grant and FundingClosed
Hydro-Québec program for the enhancement of natural environments
Supports the conservation and enhancement of Quebec's natural habitats 
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpenACCLR Info entrepreneurs — Business services
Business support services for company growth
Grant and FundingArchivedInfrastructure de recherche et développement
Support for businesses investing in R&D infrastructure
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpenSaskJobs — Employer Services
Employer services for Saskatchewan businesses
Grant and FundingClosedLa Ruche — Mille et UN Fund
Youth funding for innovative projects in Quebec focused on entrepreneurship
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpenApprenticeship START
Supports Nova Scotia employers hiring and training apprentices- Grant and FundingClosed
Economic Development Organization Operating Support Program (PAFODE) — Component 1 : Operating support for organizations supporting entrepreneurship
Operating support for entrepreneurship support organizations - Expert AdviceOpen
Tenders — Prince Edward Island Tenders
Opportunities to sell to the Government of Prince Edward Island 
Grant and FundingClosedPrivate Archives Processing Support Program
Support for processing private historical archives
Grant and FundingClosedNew Mobility Assistance Program (NOMO) – Stream 1
Supports sustainable mobility solutions through integrated technology and planningEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation- Grant and FundingClosed
Core Support Grants (CSG)
Supports social service organizations addressing inequity in Vancouver 
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpenAdjustment Services
Funding for labour market adjustment projectsFind tailored funding for your business
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- Expert AdviceClosed
Atlantic Immigration Program
Hire qualified foreign workers permanently in Atlantic Canada 
Grant and FundingOpenScale AI — STEM Youth Awareness Program
AI and data science training for Canadian youth
- Grant and FundingOpen
Business Growth — Attracting and retaining talent
Funding for business projects to attract, train and retain talent - Grant and FundingOpen
PME MTL — Social Initiatives
Supports Montreal social economy projects from planning to growth 
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenFTQ — Business Financing
Provides tailored financing and strategic support for Québec businesses
Grant and FundingClosedTourism Growth Program — Indigenous Projects for Quebec
Funding support for Indigenous tourism growth in Québec
Grant and FundingClosedPacifiCan Business Acceleration Pilot (BizAP)
Support for BC business scale-up initiatives
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpenSTART Program
Financial incentives for Nova Scotia employers with a labour need- Grant and FundingClosed
Local Food Infrastructure Fund – Large Scale Projects
Boosts community food security and local food accessibility 
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenCBDC Social Enterprise Loan
Loans for social enterprises in Atlantic Canada
Grant and FundingOpenVille de La Tuque — RRF stream 4 - Support for vitality
Funding for local vitality projects
Grant and FundingClosedPRIMA — INNOV-R SME
Supporting innovative projects to reduce Quebec's GHG emissions- Grant and FundingOpen
Childcare Program Stabilization Grants
Supports non-profit childcare centres facing financial hardship in Vancouver - Grant and FundingOpen
Commercial Buildings Retrofit Program
Financial incentives for energy efficiency in New Brunswick 
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosedBioTalent — Career Starter Program
Subsidy to hire barriered youth into the labour market- Grant and FundingArchived
Social economy support program (PSES) – Stream 2
Supports development of strategic sectors in Quebec’s social economy 
Grant and FundingClosedFund to support attraction and sustainable settlement in Côte-Nord
Supports sustainable workforce and community development in Côte-Nord- Grant and FundingOpen
La Ruche — ImpACTE Fund
Promotes innovative solutions for social and environmental challenges 
Expert AdviceClosedMaLoi25
Modernize legislative provisions as regards the protection of personal information
Grant and FundingOpenPrairiesCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Innovation Ecosystems (RIE)
Funding to support business growth in the PrairiesEligible Funding- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosedRelève Alimentaire Québec Award
Awards recognizing emerging leaders in Quebec's food industry
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosedStudent Summer Skills Incentive
Wage support for summer student hiring
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosedCooperative Education Incentive
Wage assistance for university and college co-operative students in Nova Scotia