Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Ministère des Ressources naturelles et des Forêts (MRNF)
Overview of Available Grants and Funding
Quebec’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Forests plays a key role in sustainably managing the province’s natural assets. It supports economic development while protecting forests, energy resources, and minerals.
6 opportunities available

Grant and FundingOpen
Sustainable Development Support Program for Mining Sector Companies — Stream A
Ministère des Ressources naturelles et des Forêts (MRNF)Supports sustainable mining development through UL ECOLOGO® certification
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Max. $20,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada

Grant and FundingOpen
Sustainable Development Support Program for Mining Sector Companies — Stream D
Ministère des Ressources naturelles et des Forêts (MRNF)Encouraging sustainable practices in Quebec's mining sector
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Max. $50,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
Quebec, Canada

Grant and FundingOpen
Sustainable Development Support Program for Mining Sector Companies — Stream C
Ministère des Ressources naturelles et des Forêts (MRNF)Supports peat industry sustainability certification efforts
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Max. $20,000
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Quebec, Canada

Grant and FundingOpen
Sustainable Development Support Program for Mining Sector Companies — Stream B
Ministère des Ressources naturelles et des Forêts (MRNF)Enhancing sustainable practices in Quebec's mining industry
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Quebec, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed
Mineral Exploration Support Program For Critical And Strategic Minerals
Ministère des Ressources naturelles et des Forêts (MRNF)Supports mineral exploration for strategic minerals discovery
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- From $40,000 to $400,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE
Quebec, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed
Mining Research and Innovation Support Program
Ministère des Ressources naturelles et des Forêts (MRNF)Supports mining R&D and innovation in Quebec industry
Quebec, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Max. $600,000
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION
Quebec, Canada