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Formations de courte durée (COUD) — Water professions
Funding for short training in water professions
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Bas-Saint-Laurent, Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Capitale-Nationale, Mauricie, Estrie, Montréal, Outaouais, Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Côte-Nord, Nord-du-Québec, Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Chaudière-Appalaches, Laval, Lanaudière, Laurentides, Montérégie, Centre-du-Québec, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to 100% of eligible costs for short training projects in water professions. It supports existing or adapted professional and technical training with work-based internships.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop team skills
- Enhance an existing program
- Attract or retain talent
Eligible Funding
- Up to 100% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Public administration
Location
- Bas-Saint-Laurent, Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Capitale-Nationale, Mauricie, Estrie, Montréal, Outaouais, Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Côte-Nord, Nord-du-Québec, Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Chaudière-Appalaches, Laval, Lanaudière, Laurentides, Montérégie, Centre-du-Québec
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
- Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Employment and Training
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Municipal
- Regional
- Provincial
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Delivery of an existing professional or technical training program
- Adaptation of an existing professional or technical training program to business needs
- Development of a new training program
- Training activities leading to internships in the workplace
Documents Needed
- Grant application form
- Project budget file
- Supporting documents for partner financial contributions
- Board resolution confirming project name, requested amount, and member support
- Work schedule with project stages and deadlines
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Private for-profit businesses
- Cooperatives
- Non-profit organizations
- Municipalities
- Regional county municipalities (MRCs)
Who is not eligible
- Projects not related to water professions
Eligible expenses
- Training development or adaptation costs
- Trainer and consultant fees
- Participant and trainer salaries
- Educational materials, printing, and equipment rental
- Travel, meals, accommodation, and project administration costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Training that started before the project acceptance date
- Projects not related to water professions
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission by the program administration.
- Incomplete applications are not analyzed.
- The applicant is contacted if information or documents are missing.
- The processing time is 20 business days.
Additional information
- Projects must include work-based internships.
- The training and tools must be offered in French, unless delivered by an English-language institution.
- Applications are reviewed by regional Services Québec offices and regional labour market partner councils are informed before submission.
- Application processing time is 20 business days; incomplete applications are not reviewed.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Formations de courte durée (COUD) — Water professions Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Formations de courte durée (COUD) — Water professions. 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 Formations de courte durée (COUD) — Water professions?
This program provides up to 100% of eligible costs for short training projects in water professions. It supports existing or adapted professional and technical training with work-based internships.
How much funding can be received?
Formations de courte durée (COUD) — Water professions Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Formations de courte durée (COUD) — Water professions program?
To be eligible for the Formations de courte durée (COUD) — Water professions program, you must:
Eligible collective promoter required
Project must target water professions
Work-based internships required
What expenses are eligible under Formations de courte durée (COUD) — Water professions?
Delivery of an existing professional or technical training program
Adaptation of an existing professional or technical training program to business needs
Development of a new training program
Training activities leading to internships in the workplace
Who can I contact for more information about the Formations de courte durée (COUD) — Water professions?
You can contact Commission des partenaires du marché du travail (CPMT) by email at partenaires@mess.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Formations de courte durée (COUD) — Water professions available?
The Formations de courte durée (COUD) — Water professions program is available Bas-Saint-Laurent, Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Capitale-Nationale, Mauricie, Estrie, Montréal, Outaouais, Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Côte-Nord, Nord-du-Québec, Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Chaudière-Appalaches, Laval, Lanaudière, Laurentides, Montérégie, Centre-du-Québec, Quebec.
Is the Formations de courte durée (COUD) — Water professions a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Formations de courte durée (COUD) — Water professions is a Grant and Funding
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