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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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  • J. Armand Bombardier Foundation (FJAB) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Grants for women entrepreneurs

    Excellence Grants for Québec Entrepreneurial Women in Key Sectors
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Group Entrepreneurship Capital Program

    Finances real estate projects for social economy enterprises
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Finance and insurance, Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • Municipalité des Îles-de-la-Madeleine logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Îles-de-la-madeleine — Business support policy (PSE)

    Financial support for business startups, succession, and expansion
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Sole proprietorship
    Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec, Canada
  • Municipalité des Îles-de-la-Madeleine logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Îles-de-la-madeleine — Vitalization frame - Component 2

    Supports local economic, social, and cultural development initiatives
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Les Iles-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Arthabaska logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    MRC Arthabaska — Social Economy Business Development Fund (FDEÉS)

    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
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Accès Entreprise Beauharnois-Salaberry (AEBHS) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Propulsion Funds

    Supports innovation and productivity growth
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 20,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Beauharnois-Salaberry logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    MRC Beaharnois-Salaberry — Signature Innovation Project (PSI)

    Supports innovative regional development and waterfront public spaces
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,584,870 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Caniapiscau logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosed

    MRC Caniapiscau — Signature innovation

    Funding for innovative local development projects
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Fermont, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Charlevoix logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    MRC Charlevoix — Support Fund for Start-up and Expansion

    Non-repayable support for business start-up and expansion
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Charlevoix-Est logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    MRC Charlevoix-Est — Signature Innovation Fund

    Support for tourism innovation and seasonal diversification
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Clermont, Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC Charlevoix-Est logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    MRC Charlevoix-Est — Vitalization Fund

    Funding for local vitality projects in Charlevoix-Est
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Clermont, Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 2,500 $ · Up to 20% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC du Rocher-Percé logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    MRC du Rocher-Percé — Investment Fund (FLI) and Local Solidarity Fund (FLS)

    Business funding for local growth projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Kamouraska logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    MRC Kamouraska — Regional Outreach Support Program (FRR-1)

    Funding for regional outreach projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Accommodation and food services
    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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  • MRC L'Île-d'Orléans logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    MRC L’Île-d’Orléans — Regions and Rurality Fund

    Funding for local business start-ups and social economy projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 35,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Business BuyoutInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Saint-Pierre-de-l'Ile-d'Orleans, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC L'Île-d'Orléans logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    MRC L’Île-d’Orléans — Support for Structuring Projects

    Support for local structuring projects
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Saint-Pierre-de-l'Ile-d'Orleans, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de L'Islet logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    MRC L'Islet — FEEL

    Support for business development in L'Islet region
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    From $3,000 to $30,000 · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de L'Islet logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    MRC L'Islet — Fund to help architectural design companies conquer new markets

    Funding to help architectural design firms reach new markets
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC de L'Islet logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    MRC L'Islet — Local Services Development Fund

    Support for local services in MRC de L’Islet
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Retail trade, Educational services, 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, For-profit business
    Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de L'Islet logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    MRC L'Islet — Support Fund for Structural Projects (FSPS)

    Funding for local development projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, 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
  • MRC de L'Islet logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    MRC L'Islet — Vitalization fund

    Non-repayable funding for local vitalization projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 75,000 $ · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, Quebec, Canada
  • MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord — Support for structuring projects (PSPS)

    Supports community and economic development initiatives in La Haute-Côte-Nord
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC La Matapédia logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    MRC La Matapédia — Regions and Rurality Fund of La Matapédia - 2024 Business Support Policy

    Business funding for local growth projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Retail trade, Transportation and warehousing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationBusiness BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
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  • MRC des Etchemins logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    MRC Les Etchemins — Call for projects: Signature innovation

    Supporting nature-based tourism projects in Les Etchemins
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 200,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC de Maskinongé logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    MRC Maskinongé — Social Economy Fund (ES)

    Funding for social economy projects in Maskinongé
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Pontiac logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    MRC Pontiac — FRR Stream 1

    Regional support for territorial vitality in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    From $100,000 to $500,000 · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC Témiscamingue (MRCT) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    MRC Témiscamingue — Youth Assistance Loan

    Financing for young entrepreneurs in Témiscamingue
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $25,000
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Business BuyoutDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Temiscaming, Quebec, Canada
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  • PME MTL logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    PME MTL — Call for projects: very open to unusual businesses

    Support for distinctive Saint-Hubert business projects
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Sole proprietorship
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    RCM Vallée-Du-Richelieu — Programme Innovation (PI)

    Supports digital transformation projects for local businesses and organizations
    Eligible 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 projects
    TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Longueuil City logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Social Development Support Program

    Municipal funding for recognized Longueuil organizations to deliver projects that improve residents' quality of life.
    Eligible Funding
    From $10,000 to $40,000 · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Social economy enterprise
    Longueuil, Quebec, Canada
  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Support for mobilising projects

    Supports collaborative innovation projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Eligible Funding
    From $25,000 to $60,000
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    From $60,000 to $250,000
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    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
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  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 90,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Transportez vert — Direct current fast charging station

    Financial aid for workplace charging projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 120,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • Coralus logo
    Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Ventures at Coralus

    Community capital for impact-driven ventures
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 45% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Timeline
    Open Date : February 3, 2027 · Closing date : February 9, 2027
    Ontario, Canada
  • Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    ACOA — Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative (REGI)

    Supporting innovative housing solutions and construction technologies in Canada
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Manufacturing, Educational services, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
  • Accès Entreprise Beauharnois-Salaberry (AEBHS) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    AEBHS — Propulsion fund

    Funding for business innovation and growth
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 20,000 $ · Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Quebec Wildlife Foundation (FFQ) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Aquatic habitat quality improvement (AQHA)

    Supports aquatic habitat conservation and restoration
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Quebec City Junior Chamber of Commerce (JCCQ) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Ascension competition

    Pitch competition for early-stage Quebec startups
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 60,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Manufacturing, Retail trade, Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • BioTalent Canada logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    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
  • City of Ottawa logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Brownfields Redevelopment Program - Rehabilitation

    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
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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  • Quebec City logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Business Growth — Attracting and retaining talent

    Funding for business projects to attract, train and retain talent
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Sole proprietorship
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
  • City of Vancouver logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Capital Project Grants - Downtown Eastside (DTES) Plan Grants

    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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit
    Vancouver, BC, Canada
  • City of Vancouver logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Capital Project Grants - Social Policy - Social Medium Capital Grants

    Supports upgrades to social-serving facilities for vulnerable Vancouver communities
    Eligible Funding
    From $25,000 to $50,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    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
  • Investissement Québec (IQ) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Capitalization of Social Economy Enterprises (CAES) — Stream 1

    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
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC) logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    CBDC Social Enterprise Loan

    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
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    NS, Canada
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  • City of Vancouver logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Childcare Research, Policy Development, and Innovation Grants

    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
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Vancouver, BC, Canada
  • Yukon Workers' Compensation Health and Safety Board logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    CHOICES Workplace Safety Incentive Program

    Rebates for employee training in occupational health and safety in Yukon
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 25,000 $ · Up to 10% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Construction
    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
    Yukon, Canada
  • Circular Québec logo
    Other SupportClosed

    Circular Initiatives Awards

    Recognizes innovative circular economy initiatives across Quebec organizations
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services, Educational services, Other services (except public administration)
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • Clean Foundation logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Clean Leadership Summer Internships — Nova Scotia

    Wage subsidies for clean economy summer internships
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 60% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    NS, Canada
  • Government of Nova Scotia logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Community Economic Development Fund

    Funding for competitive community-led projects
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise
    NS, Canada
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  • Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Timeline
    Open Date : December 15, 2026 · Closing date : January 15, 2027
    NS, Canada
  • City of Vancouver logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Core Support Grants (CSG)

    Supports social service organizations addressing inequity in Vancouver
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Vancouver, BC, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $ · Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
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  • York University logo
    Expert AdviceClosed

    ELLA Altitude

    Accelerator program for women-led organizations
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • York University logo
    Expert AdviceClosed

    ELLA Ascend

    Accelerator for women-led businesses in Canada
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Canada
  • Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Entrepreneurial Assistance Program (PAEN)

    Supports entrepreneurship development and innovative business growth in Quebec
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Utilities, Construction
    Types of eligible projects
    Human ResourcesInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Experience Ontario 2025

    Funding for Ontario tourism festivals and events
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 125,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Financial assistance for the Culture Scientific Stream

    Science culture support for school activities
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Technology
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Eligible Funding
    Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 350,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Social economy enterprise, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Quebec, Canada
  • City of Vancouver logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Hastings Legacy Fund (HLF) Community Grant Program

    Supports community-led projects addressing social issues in Hastings-Sunrise
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 40,000 $
    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
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Vancouver, BC, Canada
  • New Relationship Trust (NRT) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Indigenous Food Security and Sovereignty

    Funding for Indigenous food sovereignty projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyConstruction and Renovation Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution, Non-profit, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Non-financial cooperative
    BC, Canada
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  • Quebec City logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesClosed

    Infrastructure de recherche et développement

    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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Sole proprietorship
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
  • City of Montreal logo
    Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    INNOGEC

    Supports consulting and governance services for Montréal social enterprises
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    Social economy enterprise, Non-profit
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Yellowknife Community Foundation (YKCF) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Investment Readiness Program

    Supports investment readiness for social purpose organizations
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $75,000 · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Non-profit
    NT, Quebec, Canada
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  • La Ruche logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    La Ruche — ImpACTE Fund

    Promotes innovative solutions for social and environmental challenges
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $25,000
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    La Ruche — Positive Footprint Fund

    Support for climate transition projects
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $100,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    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
    Quebec, Canada
  • Laval Economique logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Laval Économique — Innogec Laval Fund

    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
    Legal Structure
    Social economy enterprise
    Laval, Quebec, Canada
  • So Much Better At Home (RAMQ) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Light and heavy cleaning services

    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
    Legal Structure
    Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Government of Québec logo
    Expert AdviceClosed

    MaLoi25

    Modernize legislative provisions as regards the protection of personal information
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    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
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • MRC des Collines-de-l'Outaouais logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    MRC des Collines-de-l'Outaouais — Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) – Stream 1

    Regional development support for Quebec territories
    Eligible Funding
    From $100,000 to $3,000,000 · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility of Quebec logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    New Mobility Assistance Program (NOMO) – Stream 1

    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
    Legal Structure
    Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
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  • Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility of Quebec logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    New Mobility Assistance Program (NOMO) – Stream 2

    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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    NGen — Sustainable Manufacturing Challenge

    Collaborative funding for sustainable manufacturing projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,250,000 $ · Up to 35% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Social economy enterprise
    Canada
  • Quebec Wildlife Foundation (FFQ) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

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

    Supports projects mitigating off-road vehicle impact on wildlife habitats
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Transportation and warehousing, Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • PME MTL logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    PME MTL — Social Initiatives

    Support for social economy projects in Montréal
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $50,000
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Technology
    Legal Structure
    Social economy enterprise, Non-profit
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 60,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)Construction and Renovation Human ResourcesDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship, Social economy enterprise
    Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
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  • Government of Québec logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    PRCCM – Stream 1

    Supports forest road and bridge development for public land
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    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
    Quebec, Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    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
    Canada
  • Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,750 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Quebec City logo
    Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Quebec City – Emergency Assistance Program for SMEs – Customs Tariffs

    Quebec City 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 City, Quebec, Canada
  • Quebec City logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Québec city — Supporting the development of the Saint-Roch district

    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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada