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Canadian Relations Support Program
Funding for Quebec-Canada collaboration projects
Last Update: April 23, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides funding of up to $50,000 to strengthen relations between Quebec and the rest of Canada. It supports expert exchanges, joint initiatives, and Canadian network activities that promote collaboration and knowledge sharing.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Higher Education
- Other Education
- Research
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
- International Activities
Target groups
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
- Community leaders
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Expert exchanges between Quebec and other Canadian provinces or territories
- Participation in conferences, forums, workshops, and colloquia in Canada
- Shared expertise projects and transfer of innovative practices from Quebec
- Creation or strengthening of pan-Canadian networks and collaborative structures
- Joint forums, debates, workshops, and summer schools on social, economic, political, or cultural issues
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Budget form
- Detailed project description
- Proof of partner participation, where required
- Final report for previous funded projects
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered Canadian non-profit organizations
- Educational institutions
- Research institutes
- Non-profit cooperatives
Who is not eligible
- Government ministries and agencies
- Political parties and political education organizations
- For-profit businesses and individuals
- Organizations in bankruptcy or liquidation
- Organizations that do not meet the program’s integrity or accountability requirements
Eligible expenses
- Travel, lodging, and meal expenses for project participants
- Local transportation and carbon offset costs linked to eligible travel
- Salaries, fees, and expert honoraria related to project delivery
- Translation, interpretation, communication, promotion, and logistics costs
- Audit and registration fees, when justified
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Rent and capital purchases
- Travel or accommodation outside Canada
- Cocktails, receptions, and catering under Volet 1
- First-class or business-class travel
- Routine operating costs, artistic performance fees, and retroactive expenses
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
- Other Canadian provinces and territories
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the Secretariat du Québec aux relations canadiennes.
- External experts or other Quebec government bodies may be consulted.
- Expected processing time is 60 working days for complete applications.
- Approved projects may require a final report before the last payment is released.
- Funding may be adjusted if final eligible expenses differ from the estimate.
Additional information
- Applications for Volet 2 are subject to a project call.
- Only one application can be submitted at a time.
- A final report must be submitted for any previously funded project before reapplying.
- Funding is not automatically renewed.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Canadian Relations Support Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Canadian Relations Support Program. 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.
What is the Canadian Relations Support Program?
This program provides funding of up to $50,000 to strengthen relations between Quebec and the rest of Canada. It supports expert exchanges, joint initiatives, and Canadian network activities that promote collaboration and knowledge sharing.
How much funding can be received?
Canadian Relations Support Program Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $50,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Canadian Relations Support Program program?
To be eligible for the Canadian Relations Support Program program, you must:
Registered Canadian organization
Head office in Canada
Project aligned with program goals
What expenses are eligible under Canadian Relations Support Program?
Expert exchanges between Quebec and other Canadian provinces or territories
Participation in conferences, forums, workshops, and colloquia in Canada
Shared expertise projects and transfer of innovative practices from Quebec
Creation or strengthening of pan-Canadian networks and collaborative structures
Joint forums, debates, workshops, and summer schools on social, economic, political, or cultural issues
Who can I contact for more information about the Canadian Relations Support Program?
You can contact Gouvernment of Québec by email at programme.relations-canadiennes@mce.gouv.qc.ca.
Where is the Canadian Relations Support Program available?
The Canadian Relations Support Program program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Canadian Relations Support Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Canadian Relations Support Program is a Partnering and Collaboration