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Collective Entrepreneurship Capital Investment Program
Support for social economy building projects
Last Update: May 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 500,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The PIEC supports social economy enterprises that want to renovate, build, or acquire a building to strengthen their business and service offering. It provides up to $500,000 in support, covering eligible building-related projects that contribute to the organization’s development.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Renovate or expand facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Renovation of a building used for goods or services.
- Construction, expansion, recycling, or reconstruction of a building used for goods or services.
- Acquisition of a building used for goods or services.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Social economy enterprises.
Who is not eligible
- Housing projects.
- Health and social services accommodation projects, including elderly care.
- Daycare services.
- Projects exclusively for animal clients.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Housing projects of any type.
- Accommodation in health and social services, including elderly care.
- Daycare services.
- Capital assets exclusively for animal clients.
Additional information
- The application process is available only in French.
- The program deadline listed in the source has passed.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Collective Entrepreneurship Capital Investment Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Collective Entrepreneurship Capital Investment 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 Collective Entrepreneurship Capital Investment Program?
The PIEC supports social economy enterprises that want to renovate, build, or acquire a building to strengthen their business and service offering. It provides up to $500,000 in support, covering eligible building-related projects that contribute to the organization’s development.
How much funding can be received?
Collective Entrepreneurship Capital Investment Program Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $500,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Collective Entrepreneurship Capital Investment Program program?
To be eligible for the Collective Entrepreneurship Capital Investment Program program, you must:
Social economy enterprise.
More than 40% independent revenues.
Project supports business development.
What expenses are eligible under Collective Entrepreneurship Capital Investment Program?
Renovation of a building used for goods or services.
Construction, expansion, recycling, or reconstruction of a building used for goods or services.
Acquisition of a building used for goods or services.
Who can I contact for more information about the Collective Entrepreneurship Capital Investment Program?
You can contact Quebec Ministry of Economy, Science and Innovation.
Where is the Collective Entrepreneurship Capital Investment Program available?
The Collective Entrepreneurship Capital Investment Program program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Collective Entrepreneurship Capital Investment Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Collective Entrepreneurship Capital Investment Program is a Grant and Funding