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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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  • Quebec City logo
    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
    Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Sole proprietorship
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
  • Groupe BIM du Québec (GBQ) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Quebec Initiative for Construction 4.0 — Stream 2

    Groupe BIM du Québec (GBQ), Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE), Digital Governance Institute (IGN)
    Digital transition support for Quebec construction organizations
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Construction
    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
  • MRC Bécancour logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Regions and Rurality Fund (FRR) — Stream 5: Local businesses

    MRC Bécancour
    Development of essential local businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Social economy enterprise, Non-financial cooperative
    Quebec, Canada
  • Initia Foundation logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

    Relève Alimentaire Québec Award

    Initia Foundation
    Awards for Quebec food industry leaders
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $10,000 · Up to 60% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Business BuyoutInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-financial cooperative, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Sole proprietorship
    Quebec, Canada
  • City of Vancouver logo
    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
    Eligible Industries
    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
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  • Réseau des SADC et CAE (SADC) logo
    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
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Grand Challenges Canada (GCC) logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    RFP: Being

    Grand Challenges Canada (GCC)
    Scaling youth mental health innovations in priority countries
    Eligible Funding
    From $300,000 to $1,500,000
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Canada
  • Scale AI Cluster logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Scale AI — STEM Youth Awareness Program

    Scale AI Cluster
    AI and data science training for Canadian youth
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Canada
  • MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Signature Innovation Program

    MRC La Haute-Côte-Nord
    Tourism projects showcasing water and forest
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution, For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Non-financial cooperative, Non-profit
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Nunavut logo
    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
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Retail trade, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Sole proprietorship
    Nunavut, Canada

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  • Social Economy Cluster — Central Quebec logo
    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 enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • Social Economy Cluster — Central Quebec logo
    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 enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • Social Economy Cluster — Central Quebec logo
    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 enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • Social Economy Cluster — Central Quebec logo
    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 enterprise
    Quebec, Canada
  • Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) logo
    Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Social innovation for Montréal’s east end – Call for projects

    Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED), Government of Canada
    Social innovation projects for Montréal's east end
    Eligible Funding
    From $15,000 to $50,000 · Up to 90% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Social economy enterprise, Non-financial cooperative
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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  • City of Vancouver logo
    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
    Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Vancouver, BC, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    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
    Non-profit, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Nova Scotia logo
    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
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Social economy enterprise
    Timeline
    Open Date : December 15, 2026 · Closing date : January 31, 2027
    NS, Canada
  • Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) logo
    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
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    NT, Canada
  • Quebec City logo
    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
    Sole proprietorship, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec City, Quebec, Canada

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  • Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ) logo
    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
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Nova Scotia logo
    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 $
    Eligible Industries
    Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Digital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    NS, Canada
  • Indigenous Tourism Québec (ITQ) logo
    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
    Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise, For-profit business
    Quebec, Canada
  • Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) logo
    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
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Sole proprietorship
    NL, Canada
  • Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) logo
    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
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise, Sole proprietorship
    NT, Canada
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  • Government of Yukon logo
    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
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Yukon, Canada
  • PME MTL logo
    Grant and FundingClosed

    Call for projects: Innovation and growth

    PME MTL
    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
    For-profit business, Social economy enterprise
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Government of Québec logo
    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
    For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Quebec, Canada