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Financial assistance for workforce training in northern communities
Supports workforce training projects in northern Quebec communities
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 200,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Nord-du-Québec, Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Financial Assistance for Workforce Training in Northern Communities program provides up to $200,000 for qualifying projects aimed at developing or implementing workforce training and workplace mentorship in Quebec’s northern regions. Eligible activities include the creation, adaptation, or delivery of qualifying training initiatives and work-based mentorship programs that address local labor market needs.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Attract or retain talent
- Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Nord-du-Québec
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Financial cooperative
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
- Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Employment and Training
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Municipal
- Regional
- Provincial
- National
Next steps
1
Determine your project
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Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Development and/or adaptation of qualifying training programs addressing workforce priorities for northern communities or businesses.
- Implementation of qualifying training projects that meet the needs of the northern workforce and employers.
- Implementation of workplace mentorship programs in northern communities or businesses.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations (NPOs) and incorporated organizations
- Cooperatives
- Mutuals with activities similar to non-profits
- Legally constituted businesses in Quebec or Canada
- Band councils and Indigenous communities
- Northern village corporations, northern villages, and Inuit landholding corporations
- Municipalities, regional county municipalities (MRCs), and municipal sector organizations
- Government organizations
- Regional administrations such as Baie-James Administration, Kativik Regional Administration, Cree Nation Government, and Eeyou Istchee Baie-James Regional Government
- Educational institutions recognized by the Quebec Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Higher Education
Who is not eligible
- Businesses submitted by an individual (person, not a registered organization or enterprise).
- Organizations listed in the Register of Enterprises Ineligible for Public Contracts (RENA).
- Companies whose projects concern infrastructure development.
- Organizations whose activities or projects are contrary to government policies.
Eligible expenses
- Operating expenses for project implementation, such as salaries and other remunerations, and occasional rental costs.
- Expenses related to internships, including student remuneration, scholarships, subsistence, and supervision costs.
- Acquisition or rental of materials and equipment necessary for the project.
- Professional fees for external services required for the project.
- Administrative costs directly linked to project delivery.
- Travel and accommodation expenses directly associated with the project.
Eligible geographic areas
- Projects implemented north of the 49th parallel in the Nordic territory of Quebec.
- Communities or businesses established in the Nordic territory of Quebec.
Additional information
- Applicants are required to demonstrate that other funding sources have been sought before applying.
- For projects involving private companies, a minimum 25% financial contribution from these companies is required.
- The date of postmark may serve as the official date of submission for mailed applications.
- Some projects may require an audit report from an accredited external auditor as part of final reporting.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Financial assistance for workforce training in northern communities Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Financial assistance for workforce training in northern communities. 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 Financial assistance for workforce training in northern communities?
The Financial Assistance for Workforce Training in Northern Communities program provides up to $200,000 for qualifying projects aimed at developing or implementing workforce training and workplace mentorship in Quebec’s northern regions. Eligible activities include the creation, adaptation, or delivery of qualifying training initiatives and work-based mentorship programs that address local labor market needs.
How much funding can be received?
Financial assistance for workforce training in northern communities Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $200,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Financial assistance for workforce training in northern communities program?
To be eligible for the Financial assistance for workforce training in northern communities program, you must:
Must be a legally constituted organization, cooperative, mutual, business, Indigenous community or council, northern village corporation, or recognized educational institution in Quebec or Canada.
Projects must benefit communities or businesses located north of the 49th parallel in Quebec.
Projects must complement existing government programs and demonstrate a need for additional funding.
What expenses are eligible under Financial assistance for workforce training in northern communities?
Development and/or adaptation of qualifying training programs addressing workforce priorities for northern communities or businesses.
Implementation of qualifying training projects that meet the needs of the northern workforce and employers.
Implementation of workplace mentorship programs in northern communities or businesses.
Who can I contact for more information about the Financial assistance for workforce training in northern communities?
You can contact Gouvernment of Québec by email at formation@spn.gouv.qc.ca.
Where is the Financial assistance for workforce training in northern communities available?
The Financial assistance for workforce training in northern communities program is available Nord-du-Québec, Quebec.
Is the Financial assistance for workforce training in northern communities a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Financial assistance for workforce training in northern communities is a Grant and Funding
