Business Growth — Attracting and retaining talent

Q: How much funding can be received?

Business Growth — Attracting and retaining talent Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $250000 per project.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Q: Is the Business Growth — Attracting and retaining talent a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Business Growth — Attracting and retaining talent is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Business Growth — Attracting and retaining talent?

Business Growth — Attracting and retaining talent is funded by Quebec City

Q: Who is eligible for the Business Growth — Attracting and retaining talent program?

To be eligible for the Business Growth — Attracting and retaining talent program, you must: • The company must be legally registered and operating within Quebec. • The company must demonstrate the ability to attract and retain talent effectively. • The project should contribute to business growth and align with the grant's objectives.

Q: Where is the Business Growth — Attracting and retaining talent available?

The Business Growth — Attracting and retaining talent program is available the province of QC.

Last Update: July 22, 2025

Ville de Québec, QC

Supports Canadian businesses with funding for growth initiatives

At a glance

Eligible Funding

Max. $250,000
Up to 50% of project cost

Timeline

Open Date : July 9, 2024

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Health care and social assistance

Funds Providers

Unspecified

Program status

Open

Overview

The grant program aims to support businesses in their initiatives related to recruitment, onboarding, integration, training, and retention of both national and international employees. Eligible activities include organizing recruitment events and developing digital platforms to enhance talent attraction and retention.

Activities funded

This grant aims to support businesses in attracting and retaining skilled talent. The eligible activities focus on enhancing workplace environments, offering competitive benefits, and implementing strategic programs for workforce development.

Development of comprehensive employee benefits packages that increase job satisfaction.
Implementation of training and professional development programs tailored to industry-specific skills.
Creation of workplace wellness initiatives to support employee health and well-being.
Adoption of flexible work arrangements to improve work-life balance for employees.
Design of recruitment strategies that attract diverse talent pools.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 150,000

Developing an AI-driven talent acquisition platform

$ 70,000

Launching a virtual job fair platform for IT professionals

$ 120,000

Developing a digital onboarding platform for healthcare professionals

$ 100,000

Creating a multilingual recruitment website for skilled trades

$ 85,000

Establishing an onboarding and mentorship program for new immigrants

$ 80,000

Organizing a recruitment fair targeting engineering students

Eligibility

Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the applicant's profile and proposed activities.

The applicant must be legally registered and operating in Canada.
The business must have been operational for a minimum of two years prior to application.
Priority is given to enterprises engaged in sustainable and innovative practices.
The applicant must not have any outstanding tax liabilities with the Canadian government.
The project proposed must have a national or regional impact that aligns with the grant's objectives.

Who is eligible?

Yes, there are eligible types of companies for this grant. Eligible companies include private incorporated businesses and social economy enterprises with significant commercial activities.

Private incorporated businesses
Social economy enterprises (OBNL and coops) with significant commercial activities
Individually owned businesses and general partnerships majority-owned by Indigenous people located in Wendake

Who is not eligible

There are specific types of companies that are not eligible for this grant.

Concessionaires of vehicles, retailers of automobile parts, gas stations, and collaborative tourist accommodations (e.g., Airbnb, Home Away) and businesses operating solely online
Social economy enterprises (NPOs and co-ops) that do not demonstrate sound democratic governance
Applicants not discharged from bankruptcy judgment
Applicants with outstanding amounts owed to the City of Quebec
Companies registered in the Register of enterprises ineligible for public contracts
Applicants who, within the two years preceding the financial assistance request, failed to meet obligations related to a previous grant from the City of Quebec after being duly notified
Projects with discriminatory, controversial, or negative image risks for the City of Quebec
One-time event projects

Eligible expenses

Unfortunately, specific information about eligible projects or activities for this grant is not provided in the available context. It may include diverse initiatives depending on the grant's goals, such as economic development, social innovation, or cultural enhancement, if these align with typical grant objectives in Canada.

How to apply

Check eligibility

Confirm that the company is a private incorporated company or a social economy enterprise (NPO or coop).
Ensure that the project aims at the recruitment, reception, integration, training, or retention of national or international employees.
Assess whether the company's sector of activity is eligible.
Verify that the company complies with the eligibility conditions and is not excluded.

Prepare the project

Clearly define the project and its objectives.
Draft a detailed implementation plan.
Assess eligible and ineligible expenses.
Identify the expected economic, social, and environmental impacts.

Complete the application form

Obtain and complete the funding application form (PDF: 140 KB).
Attach all required documents (board resolution, supporting documents, etc.).

Submit the request

Verify that the application is substantially complete and compliant.
Send the completed application and the required documents to the address mentioned in the form.

Request follow-up

Wait for confirmation of receipt of the request.
Collaborate with the evaluators if additional information is required.
Receive and review the funding decision.

Implementation of the project

Sign any necessary financing agreements.
Start the project according to the plan.
Maintain rigorous documentation of expenses and progress.

Final report and compliance

Report the results of the project to the funding body.
Provide the financial reports and other required documents.
Ensure compliance with the terms of the funding agreement.

Additional information

The grant is open to applications on a continuous basis and requires a detailed financing request form for submission. The maximum active financing per two-year period for all programs is capped at five hundred thousand dollars.

The project must target attracting and retaining talent in the agglomeration of Québec.
Professional fees, start-up costs, and salaries for project-dedicated human resources are eligible expenses.
Expenses incurred before the submission of a complete and compliant application are not eligible.
Funding cannot be used to move a company or production outside of the Québec area.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Business Growth — Attracting and retaining talent Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Business Growth — Attracting and retaining talent. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.