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.

517 programs

Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
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
Legal Structure
Social Economy organization
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
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
Legal Structure
Social Economy organization
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
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
Legal Structure
Social Economy organization
Quebec, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
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
Legal Structure
Social Economy organization
Quebec, 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
Eligible Industries
Other services (except public administration), Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
Social Economy organization
Vancouver, BC, Canada
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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 activities
Eligible Funding
From $100,000 to $800,000 · Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Legal Structure
Social Economy organization
Quebec, Canada
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Student Summer Skills Incentive
Government of Nova Scotia, Finance and Treasury Board (NS)
Wage support for summer student hiring
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 9,600 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman Resources
Legal Structure
Social Economy organization
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
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Utilities, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
Social Economy organization
NT, Canada
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
Technology showcase - pre-commercialization of innovation
Quebec City
Supports pre-commercial testing of innovative technologies and products
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing, Information and cultural industries, Finance and insurance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
Social Economy organization
Quebec City, 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
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Legal Structure
Social Economy organization
Quebec, Canada
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Tourism Digital Assistance Program
Government of Nova Scotia, Tourism Nova Scotia
Funding for digital marketing in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Legal Structure
Social Economy organization
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
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
Legal Structure
Social Economy organization
Quebec, Canada
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
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
Social Economy organization
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
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
Legal Structure
Social Economy organization
NT, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Quebec city — Valo-Capitale — commercialization of innovation
Quebec City
Financial support for commercializing innovative products or processes
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $ · 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 projects
Commercialization
Legal Structure
Social Economy organization
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
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Grant and FundingClosed
Call for projects: Innovation and growth
PME MTL (PME)
Montreal grant supports innovative business projects in strategic sectors
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Legal Structure
Social Economy organization
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Technology showcase program for buildings and innovative wood solutions
Government of Québec
Funding for innovative wood construction projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Construction
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Legal Structure
Social Economy organization
Quebec, Canada

Grants and Funding for Social Economy Organizations in Canada for 2026

Social economy support program (PSES) – Stream 1: Specialized support for social economy enterprises

Social economy support program (PSES) – Stream 2

Social economy support program (PSES) – Stream 3

Social economy support program (PSES) – Stream 4

Social Innovation Project Grants

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

Student Summer Skills Incentive

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

Technology showcase - pre-commercialization of innovation

Territorial and sectoral development program — Stream 2.1

Data-driven strategy.

Tourism Digital Assistance Program

Tourism Growth Program — Indigenous Projects for Quebec

Tourism Product Diversification and Marketing Program — Marketing Assistance for Tourism Businesses

Tourism Product Diversification and Marketing Program — Product Development and Enhancement

Quebec city — Valo-Capitale — commercialization of innovation

Get grants for social economy organizations in Canada for your business

Call for projects: Innovation and growth

Technology showcase program for buildings and innovative wood solutions