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Call for projects in social innovation
Supports innovative solutions addressing significant social needs in Quebec
Last Update: May 1, 2026
Funding available
$ 800,000
Timeline
- Archived
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Call for Projects in Social Innovation offers funding of up to $800,000 per project to support innovative solutions addressing significant social needs in Quebec. Eligible activities include the experimentation, sustainability, and scaling of social innovations.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 800,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
- Archived
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Social economy enterprise
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Primary and Secondary Education
- Higher Education
- Other Education
- Research
- Social Services
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- General public
- Children & youth
- Seniors
- Rural / Remote communities
- Academia / students
- Low-income individuals / families
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Projects promoting the appropriation of knowledge and expertise.
- Developing and supporting food security and strategic supply initiatives.
- Addressing socio-economic challenges and fostering responsible regional development.
- Ensuring equitable quality education and promoting lifelong learning opportunities.
- Empowering individuals to live healthy lives and promoting well-being at all ages.
- Advancing socio-ecological transition initiatives.
Eligibility
Eligible expenses
- Expenses related to subcontracting contracts.
Eligible geographic areas
- Province of Quebec
Selection criteria
- Pertinence of the project (eliminatory criterion) for the experimentation phase.
- Planning, structure, and resources for the experimentation phase.
- Economic impacts and expected results for the experimentation phase.
- Nature, role, and quality of partnerships for the experimentation phase.
- Results of the experimentation phase and appropriation of the solution (eliminatory criterion) for the scaling phase.
- Pertinence and viability of scaling and sustaining the project (eliminatory criterion) for the scaling phase.
- Planning, methodology, and resources for the scaling phase.
- Quality of partnerships and impacts of scaling and sustaining for the scaling phase.
How to apply
1
Acknowledgment
Consult the Application Presentation Guide to understand the criteria and requirements.
2
Download and preparation of the form
- Download the application form to your computer.
- Fill out the form with Adobe Reader without modifying it in a browser.
- Have the form signed by the authorized person.
3
Preparation of mandatory documents
- Write the presentation of the organization (for the relevant NGOs).
- Describe the project in a dedicated document.
- Develop a Gantt chart for the project planning.
- Provide a document summarizing the deliverables and results from previous phases.
- Complete the financial structure corresponding to the project phase.
- Justify the required budget for the project, supported by appropriate documents.
- Gather commitment letters from each partner.
- Include a brief CV of the person responsible for the project.
- Provide a copy of the francization certificate if necessary.
4
Verification and compliance
Check that all documents are complete and compliant with the program requirements.
5
Transmission of the request
- Send all required documents electronically before the deadline.
- Submit the application to the provided email address: innosociale@economie.gouv.qc.ca.
Additional information
- The financial contribution cannot exceed $400,000 for the experimentation phase and $800,000 for the scaling phase.
- The maximum duration for projects is 36 months.
- The grant is exclusively disbursed to the applicant organization, whether it is involved in the experimentation or implementation of the innovation.
- For experimentation phase projects where the experimenting organization is not the applicant, expenses must be invoiced to the applicant and listed as "Subcontracting fees" in financial documents.
- For scaling phase projects, expenses of implementation organizations must also be invoiced to the applicant and listed as "Subcontracting fees" in financial documents if different from the applicant.
- The grant cannot exceed 80% of eligible expenses for the experimentation phase or 70% for the scaling phase.
- Total public funding contributions cannot exceed 100% of eligible expenses. Additionally, the grant cannot be combined with other financial aid from the Ministry of Economy, Innovation and Energy, including the Economic Development Fund.
- Non-compliance with financing terms will lead to rejection of the application.
- An online webinar will be held on April 2, 2025, from 2 PM to 3 PM to provide general parameters of the call for projects and answer questions.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Call for projects in social innovation Program
What is the Call for projects in social innovation?
The Call for Projects in Social Innovation offers funding of up to $800,000 per project to support innovative solutions addressing significant social needs in Quebec. Eligible activities include the experimentation, sustainability, and scaling of social innovations.
How much funding can be received?
Call for projects in social innovation Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $800,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Call for projects in social innovation program?
To be eligible for the Call for projects in social innovation program, you must:
Applicants must be establishments within the Quebec higher education network, Quebec non-profit organizations, or intermediary organizations specializing in social innovation.
The project must address a significant social need for Quebec society.
What expenses are eligible under Call for projects in social innovation?
Projects promoting the appropriation of knowledge and expertise.
Developing and supporting food security and strategic supply initiatives.
Addressing socio-economic challenges and fostering responsible regional development.
Ensuring equitable quality education and promoting lifelong learning opportunities.
Empowering individuals to live healthy lives and promoting well-being at all ages.
Advancing socio-ecological transition initiatives.
Who can I contact for more information about the Call for projects in social innovation?
You can contact Government of Québec by email at innosociale@economie.gouv.qc.ca.
Where is the Call for projects in social innovation available?
The Call for projects in social innovation program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Call for projects in social innovation a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Call for projects in social innovation is a Grant and Funding