Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Secrétariat du Québec aux relations canadiennes (SQRC)

Q: What is the mission of Secrétariat du Québec aux relations canadiennes (SQRC)?

To defend and promote Quebec's intergovernmental and constitutional interests within Canada, while advising the Quebec government on policies affecting relations with other Canadian governments.

Overview of Available Grants and Funding

The Secrétariat du Québec aux relations canadiennes (SQRC) is a Quebec government ministry responsible for defending and promoting Quebec's intergovernmental and constitutional interests within Canada. It administers two main financial aid programs: the Research Support Program and the Canadian Relations Support Program, which fund research projects and civil society exchanges across Canada. View Secrétariat du Québec aux relations canadiennes (SQRC)'s website for more information.

Content last updated: March 19, 2026

List of grants and funding offered by Secrétariat du Québec aux relations canadiennes (SQRC)

3 opportunities available

Grant and FundingOpen

Canadian Relations Support Program - Tier 1: Expertise exchange

Secrétariat du Québec aux relations canadiennes (SQRC)

Supports knowledge sharing between Quebec and Canadian provinces

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 10,000 $

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingClosed

Canadian Relations Support Program - Tier 2: Canadian networks

Secrétariat du Québec aux relations canadiennes (SQRC)

Supports Quebec organizations in building pan-Canadian networks and fostering exchanges

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 50,000 $

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen

Programme d'appui à la francophonie canadienne

Secrétariat du Québec aux relations canadiennes (SQRC)

Supports projects promoting French language and Francophone communities in Canada

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost

Eligible Industries

All industries

Types of eligible projects

About Secrétariat du Québec aux relations canadiennes (SQRC)

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Role of the Secrétariat du Québec aux relations canadiennes in the funding ecosystem

The SQRC is a provincial government agency under the Executive Council (ministère du Conseil exécutif) that administers financial aid programs to support Quebec's interests in Canadian intergovernmental relations. Its mandate includes defending Quebec's constitutional competencies and institutional integrity.

Financial aid programs administered

The Secretariat manages two main grant programs:

Programme d'appui à la recherche (Research Support Program): Supports research and knowledge dissemination on Quebec and its Canadian intergovernmental relations. Priority themes include federalism, international trade, and linguistic arrangements in Canadian federal systems.
Programme d'appui aux relations canadiennes (Canadian Relations Support Program): Aims to support expertise transfers and promote citizen dialogue between Quebec and other Canadian civil societies. Includes Volet 2 - Réseaux canadiens for building cross-provincial networks.

Application criteria and evaluation

Projects must demonstrate alignment with Quebec government priorities, involve at least one Quebec partner and one partner from elsewhere in Canada, and span one financial year. Calls for projects are published with specific deadlines.