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.

501 programs available

Grant and FundingClosed
Support program for the development of reserved designations and promotional terms — Component 2
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Supports reserved designation and promotional term projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Open Date : October 11, 2023
Closing date : March 1, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Tourism Growth Program (TGP) — Quebec
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
Tourism support for Quebec organizations
Eligible Funding
From $60,000 to $250,000
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Closing date : March 31, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Tourism Innovation Program — Stream 2 - Support for projects and the development of innovative businesses
MT Lab, Government of Québec
Quebec's initiative to foster innovation in tourism industry
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 90,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : March 31, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Transportez vert — Coaching for energy management
Government of Québec
Supports expert energy management for vehicle fleet emissions reduction
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Saguenay, Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Ville de La Tuque — Local investment fund
Ville de La Tuque
Local financing for entrepreneurship and business projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : December 31, 2025
La Tuque, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
ACOA — Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative (REGI)
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Supporting innovative housing solutions and construction technologies in Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Timeline
Closing date : June 30, 2026
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
AEBHS — Propulsion fund
Accès Entreprise Beauharnois-Salaberry (AEBHS)
Funding for business innovation and growth
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Up to 70% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : April 20, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Aquatic habitat quality improvement (AQHA)
Quebec Wildlife Foundation (FFQ)
Supports aquatic habitat conservation and restoration
Eligible Funding
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2025
Closing date : December 5, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Ascension competition
Quebec City Junior Chamber of Commerce (JCCQ)
Pitch competition for early-stage Quebec startups
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 60,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : January 23, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationClosed
Atlantic Immigration Program
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Pathway to permanent residence in Atlantic Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
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Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
BioTalent — Career Starter Program
BioTalent Canada
Funding to hire youth in bio-economy roles
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Up to 60% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Timeline
Closing date : June 28, 2024
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Brownfields Redevelopment Program - Rehabilitation
City of Ottawa
Supports redevelopment of contaminated sites for new residential use
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction
Real estate and rental and leasing
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Expert AdviceClosed
Buyandsell.gc.ca — Procurement Assistance Canada Coaching Service
Public Services and Procurement Canada
Personalized procurement coaching for businesses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Closing date : April 10, 2026
Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Canada Digital Adoption Program — Grow Your Business Online
Innovation Canada
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
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Capital Project Grants - Downtown Eastside (DTES) Plan Grants
City of Vancouver
Funds facility improvements supporting vulnerable communities in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Capital Project Grants - Social Policy - Social Small Capital Grants
City of Vancouver
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
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Capitalization of Social Economy Enterprises (CAES) — Stream 1
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Financing for Quebec social economy enterprises
Eligible Funding
From $25,000 to $1,000,000
Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Childcare Research, Policy Development, and Innovation Grants
City of Vancouver
Supports projects advancing childcare research and policy in Vancouver
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Other SupportClosed
Circular Initiatives Awards
Circular Québec
Recognizes innovative circular economy initiatives across Quebec organizations
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : February 1, 2025
Closing date : February 28, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Clean Leadership Summer Internships — Nova Scotia
Clean Foundation
Wage subsidies for clean economy summer internships
Eligible Funding
Up to 60% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Timeline
Closing date : June 30, 2026
NS, Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
Community Economic Development Fund
Government of Nova Scotia
Funding for competitive community-led projects
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : April 30, 2024
NS, Canada
Expert AdviceClosed
Consulting services
Innovation and Development Manicouagan
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
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Core Support Grants (CSG)
City of Vancouver
Supports social service organizations addressing inequity in Vancouver
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : September 2, 2025
Closing date : October 14, 2025
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Créavenir
Desjardins
Funding and support for young entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
From $3,000 to $5,000
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Culture and Communications Investment Fund
Fonds d'investissement de la culture et des communications (FICC)
Support for cultural enterprises in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : November 14, 2019
Closing date : June 24, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceClosed
Customized Products and Services
Statistics Canada
Customized statistical services and survey support
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Défi-Québec, an entrepreneurial city
Quebec City
Supports innovative startups in Québec and Wendake to launch operations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : February 16, 2026
Closing date : April 8, 2026
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Early Years Continuing Education Program
Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (NS)
Reimbursement support for early childhood training
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Timeline
Closing date : March 31, 2026
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Efficiency Nova Scotia — Fisheries and Aquaculture Energy Efficiency Innovation Fund
Efficiency Nova Scotia
Energy funding for Nova Scotia fisheries and aquaculture
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : January 9, 2026
NS, Canada
Expert AdviceClosed
ELLA Altitude
York University
Accelerator program for women-led organizations
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : July 16, 2024
Closing date : August 11, 2024
Ontario, Canada
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ELLA Ascend
York University
Accelerator for women-led businesses in Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : March 25, 2024
Closing date : April 30, 2024
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Entrepreneurial Assistance Program (PAEN)
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Supports entrepreneurship development and innovative business growth in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2020
Closing date : March 31, 2022
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
ERA — Advanced Materials Challenge
Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)
Funding for advanced materials and low-emissions innovation
Eligible Funding
From $250,000 to $5,000,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Timeline
Closing date : January 22, 2025
Alberta, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Evol — Conventional loans for women entrepreneurs
Evol
Loan fund for women entrepreneurs focused on sustainable development
Eligible Funding
From $20,000 to $50,000
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Timeline
Open Date : November 15, 2023
Closing date : February 28, 2024
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Experience Ontario 2025
Government of Ontario
Funding for Ontario tourism festivals and events
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 125,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : December 19, 2024
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Financial assistance for hiring immigrants and visible minorities
Ministère du Travail, de l'Emploi et de la Solidarité sociale (MESSQ)
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
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Financial Assistance Program from the Fonds de la sécurité routière
Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility of Quebec
Supports road safety and victim assistance projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 350,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Timeline
Closing date : March 31, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Fonds Écoleader — Biodiversity – Component 2 : Group of companies
Fonds d'action Québécois pour le développement durable (FAQDD)
Business support for biodiversity integration
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 750,000 $
Up to 0.8% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Quebec, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Fonds L’ampli
Fonds RISQ (RISQ)
Financing tool for community matching capital
Eligible Funding
From $10,000 to $100,000
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Fund to support attraction and sustainable settlement in Côte-Nord
Tourisme Côte-Nord (CED)
Supports sustainable workforce and community development in Côte-Nord
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2022
Closing date : December 31, 2025
Quebec, Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
Hastings Legacy Fund (HLF) Community Grant Program
City of Vancouver
Supports community-led projects addressing social issues in Hastings-Sunrise
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 40,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Open Date : September 10, 2024
Closing date : October 9, 2024
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Food Systems & Agriculture Skills & Training Program (ISAT)
Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF)
Funding for Indigenous agriculture skills and training
Eligible Funding
From $25,000 to $80,000
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Timeline
Closing date : November 29, 2024
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Food Systems and Agriculture Partnership Program (IFSAP)
Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF)
Funding for Indigenous-led food systems projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 80,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Closing date : October 31, 2022
BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Indigenous Innovation Initiative
Grand Challenges Canada (GCC)
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
Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Initiative to Support Economic Development in Montréal’s East End
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
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
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
INNOGEC
City of Montreal (MTL), PME MTL (PME)
Supports consulting and governance services for Montréal social enterprises
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman Resources
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
La Ruche — Mille et UN Fund
Government of Québec, La Ruche
Youth funding for youth-focused projects in Quebec
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $100,000
Up to 20% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : March 31, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
La Ruche — Positive Footprint Fund
Government of Québec, La Ruche
Funding for energy and climate transition projects
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $100,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Closing date : June 30, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Learn and Adapt
Innoweave
Coaching support for measurable organizational improvement
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : April 26, 2024
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Light and heavy cleaning services
So Much Better At Home (RAMQ)
Financial support for home cleaning services
Eligible Funding
Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Quebec, Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
Local Food Infrastructure Fund – Large Scale Projects
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Supports community food security through local infrastructure
Eligible Funding
From $150,000 to $500,000
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MEIE — Program to support the development of strategic sectors and niches of excellence (PADS)
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Supports development of strategic sectors and excellence niches in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2020
Closing date : March 31, 2022
Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Montréal Microcredit — Bridge Loan
Montréal Microcredit
Short-term bridge financing with advisory support
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRC La Vallée-de-l’Or — Regions and Rurality Fund – Component 4 – Vitalization
MRC La Vallée-de-l'Or (MRCVO)
Funding for local vitalization projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
New Mobility Assistance Program (NOMO) – Stream 1
Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility of Quebec
Supports sustainable mobility solutions through integrated technology and planning
Eligible 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 projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
New Mobility Assistance Program (NOMO) – Stream 2
Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility of Quebec
Supports sustainable, connected mobility and workplace travel management initiatives
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Transportation and warehousing
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
NGen — Sustainable Manufacturing Challenge
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen)
Collaborative funding for sustainable manufacturing projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,250,000 $
Up to 35% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : September 18, 2024
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Off-Road Vehicle Financial Assistance Program - Wildlife and Habitat Protection Stream
Quebec Wildlife Foundation (FFQ)
Supports projects mitigating off-road vehicle impact on wildlife habitats
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2025
Closing date : November 15, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Economic Development Organization Operating Support Program (PAFODE) — Component 1 : Operating support for organizations supporting entrepreneurship
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Operating support for entrepreneurship support organizations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Up to 70% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : March 31, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportClosed
PEFSAD - Grant for home care services
Coopérative Aide Atout
Financial assistance for eligible home support services
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
Private Archives Processing Support Program
National Library and Archives of Quebec (BANQ)
Support for processing private historical archives
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $20,000
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Regional Initiatives Fund (FAIR)
Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)
Supports economic development and innovation in Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine region
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 90% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2019
Closing date : March 31, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Renter Services Grants
City of Vancouver
Supports non-profit initiatives to improve rental housing outcomes
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $50,000
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Open Date : September 25, 2024
Closing date : November 6, 2024
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Réseau des SADC et CAE — Loans
Réseau des SADC et CAE (SADC)
Loans for entrepreneurs in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Up to 40% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : June 17, 2024
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
RFP: Being
Grand Challenges Canada (GCC)
Scaling youth mental health innovations in priority countries
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : June 24, 2025
Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
School Food Grants
City of Vancouver
Funding for healthy, culturally appropriate school-day meals in Vancouver schools
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Small Business Support Program — Sustainable Livelihood Fund
Government of Nunavut, Department of Economic Development and Transportation (NU) (NNI)
Funds for tourism, arts & crafts and harvesting sectors in Nunavut
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman Resources
Timeline
Open Date : November 1, 2021
Closing date : March 31, 2022
Nunavut, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Social Innovation Project Grants
City of Vancouver
Funding for Vancouver Black-led nonprofits building organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Timeline
Open Date : August 18, 2025
Closing date : September 19, 2025
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Stream 2: Development and production of large-scale activities contributing to the recognition or enhancement of Quebec culture
Government of Québec
Supports large-scale Quebec cultural projects
Eligible Funding
From $100,000 to $800,000
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : September 18, 2023
Closing date : October 26, 2023
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Structural Projects Policy
MRC du Golfe du Saint Laurent (MRC)
Funding for structuring community projects in MRC du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 35,000 $
Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human Resources
Quebec, Canada
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Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Student Summer Skills Incentive
Government of Nova Scotia
Wage support for summer student hiring
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 9,600 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman Resources
Timeline
Open Date : December 15, 2025
Closing date : January 31, 2026
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Sector Research Support
Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT) (ITI)
Funding for sector growth and expansion
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Up to 30% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2023
Closing date : March 31, 2024
NT, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Support for Large Companies in Their Structuring Projects on International Markets (PSCE – Stream 3)
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Support for market development and export growth
Eligible Funding
From $25,000 to $2,000,000
Up to 65% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Support for the Completion of Investment Projects
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Support for investment and digital transition projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyDigital Transformation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Support for the Internationalization of Companies
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Financial support for company internationalization
Eligible Funding
Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Sustainable Food Systems Grants
City of Vancouver
Supports community projects advancing equitable and sustainable food systems
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Health care and social assistance
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 1.1
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Supports agri-food planning initiatives in Quebec
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $50,000
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Professional, scientific and technical services
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 2.1
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)
Collective agri-food development support in Quebec
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $250,000
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : December 1, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceClosed
Tourism Digital Assistance Program
Government of Nova Scotia, Tourism Nova Scotia
Funding for digital marketing in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : May 16, 2026
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Tourism Growth Program — Indigenous Projects for Quebec
Indigenous Tourism Québec (ITQ)
Funding support for Indigenous tourism growth in Québec
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
Timeline
Closing date : March 31, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Platform
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Grant and FundingClosed
Tourism Product Diversification and Marketing Program — Marketing Assistance for Tourism Businesses
Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT) (ITI)
Funding for tourism product diversification and marketing
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Up to 15% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Open Date : January 17, 2023
Closing date : January 17, 2024
NL, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Tourism Product Diversification and Marketing Program — Product Development and Enhancement
Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT) (ITI)
Funding for tourism product development in NWT
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Up to 15% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : January 17, 2024
NT, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Yukon Arts Fund
Government of Yukon, Yukon Department of Tourism and Culture
Yukon arts community funding
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 70% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Timeline
Closing date : March 15, 2024
Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Yukon bids&tenders
Government of Yukon, Department of Highways and Public Works
Platform for Yukon bid opportunities
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Timeline
Closing date : May 6, 2026
Yukon, Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
Call for projects in social innovation
Government of Québec
Supports innovative solutions addressing significant social needs in Quebec
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 800,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
Business Growth — Growth support vouchers
Quebec City
Grant program supports strategic consultancy for business growth
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Finance and insurance
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
Défi-Québec, Sustainable City
Quebec City
Support eco-friendly projects in Québec businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Finance and insurance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
Digital Shift Support Fund
Promotion Saguenay
Digital transformation support fund for Saguenay businesses
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 35,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Saguenay, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
MRC Arthabaska — Social Economy Business Development Fund (FDEÉS)
MRC Arthabaska (MRC)
Funding for social economy business development
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Retail trade
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceArchived
Alberta Innovates — Alberta Scaleup and Growth Accelerators Program
Government of Alberta, Alberta Innovates
Free accelerator support for scaling Alberta businesses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Alberta, Canada
Platform
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Loans and Capital investmentsArchived
CBDC Social Enterprise Loan
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)
Loans for social enterprises in Atlantic Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business Buyout
NS, Canada
Researchers And FacilitiesArchived
Infrastructure de recherche et développement
Quebec City
Funding for dedicated R&D infrastructure projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction
Manufacturing
Wholesale trade
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
Investment Readiness Program
Yellowknife Community Foundation (YKCF)
Supports investment readiness for social purpose organizations
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $75,000
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
Quebec City, NT, Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
Laval Économique — Innogec Laval Fund
Laval Economique
Consulting support for social economy enterprises in Laval
Eligible Funding
From $5,000 to $15,000
Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Laval, Quebec, Canada
Expert AdviceArchived
MaLoi25
Government of Québec
Modernize legislative provisions as regards the protection of personal information
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : March 31, 2025
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsArchived
Québec city — Supporting the development of the Saint-Roch district
Quebec City
Financial support for business development projects in Saint-Roch
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Finance and insurance
Professional, scientific and technical services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceArchived
Social economy support program (PSES) – Stream 1: Specialized support for social economy enterprises
Social Economy Cluster — Central Quebec
Specialized support for social economy enterprise development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
Social economy support program (PSES) – Stream 2
Social Economy Cluster — Central Quebec
Supports development of strategic sectors in Quebec’s social economy
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
Social economy support program (PSES) – Stream 3
Social Economy Cluster — Central Quebec
Supports collaborative projects among Quebec social economy organizations
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
Social economy support program (PSES) – Stream 4
Social Economy Cluster — Central Quebec
Supports market access and procurement for social economy enterprises
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
Quebec, Canada

Grants and Funding for Social Economy Organizations in Canada for 2026

Support program for the development of reserved designations and promotional terms — Component 2

Tourism Growth Program (TGP) — Quebec

Tourism Innovation Program — Stream 2 - Support for projects and the development of innovative businesses

Transportez vert — Coaching for energy management

Ville de La Tuque — Local investment fund

ACOA — Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative (REGI)

AEBHS — Propulsion fund

Aquatic habitat quality improvement (AQHA)

Ascension competition

Atlantic Immigration Program

Discovery at scale.

BioTalent — Career Starter Program

Brownfields Redevelopment Program - Rehabilitation

Buyandsell.gc.ca — Procurement Assistance Canada Coaching Service

Canada Digital Adoption Program — Grow Your Business Online

Capital Project Grants - Downtown Eastside (DTES) Plan Grants

Capital Project Grants - Social Policy - Social Small Capital Grants

Capitalization of Social Economy Enterprises (CAES) — Stream 1

Childcare Research, Policy Development, and Innovation Grants

Circular Initiatives Awards

Clean Leadership Summer Internships — Nova Scotia

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Community Economic Development Fund

Consulting services

Core Support Grants (CSG)

Créavenir

Culture and Communications Investment Fund

Customized Products and Services

Défi-Québec, an entrepreneurial city

Early Years Continuing Education Program

Efficiency Nova Scotia — Fisheries and Aquaculture Energy Efficiency Innovation Fund

ELLA Altitude

Never miss an opportunity.

ELLA Ascend

Entrepreneurial Assistance Program (PAEN)

ERA — Advanced Materials Challenge

Evol — Conventional loans for women entrepreneurs

Experience Ontario 2025

Financial assistance for hiring immigrants and visible minorities

Financial Assistance Program from the Fonds de la sécurité routière

Fonds Écoleader — Biodiversity – Component 2 : Group of companies

Fonds L’ampli

Fund to support attraction and sustainable settlement in Côte-Nord

Data-driven strategy.

Hastings Legacy Fund (HLF) Community Grant Program

Indigenous Food Systems & Agriculture Skills & Training Program (ISAT)

Indigenous Food Systems and Agriculture Partnership Program (IFSAP)

Indigenous Innovation Initiative

Initiative to Support Economic Development in Montréal’s East End

INNOGEC

La Ruche — Mille et UN Fund

La Ruche — Positive Footprint Fund

Learn and Adapt

Light and heavy cleaning services

Discovery at scale.

Local Food Infrastructure Fund – Large Scale Projects

MEIE — Program to support the development of strategic sectors and niches of excellence (PADS)

Montréal Microcredit — Bridge Loan

MRC La Vallée-de-l’Or — Regions and Rurality Fund – Component 4 – Vitalization

New Mobility Assistance Program (NOMO) – Stream 1

New Mobility Assistance Program (NOMO) – Stream 2

NGen — Sustainable Manufacturing Challenge

Off-Road Vehicle Financial Assistance Program - Wildlife and Habitat Protection Stream

Economic Development Organization Operating Support Program (PAFODE) — Component 1 : Operating support for organizations supporting entrepreneurship

PEFSAD - Grant for home care services

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Private Archives Processing Support Program

Regional Initiatives Fund (FAIR)

Renter Services Grants

Réseau des SADC et CAE — Loans

RFP: Being

School Food Grants

Small Business Support Program — Sustainable Livelihood Fund

Social Innovation Project Grants

Stream 2: Development and production of large-scale activities contributing to the recognition or enhancement of Quebec culture

Structural Projects Policy

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Student Summer Skills Incentive

Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Sector Research Support