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Financial assistance for infrastructure projects supporting the mining sector (ENIAM)
Funding for strategic infrastructure supporting northern Quebec mining sector
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 100,000 - $ 1,000,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Nord-du-Québec, Quebec, Canada
Overview
The ENIAM program provides financial assistance of up to $1,000,000 for non-repayable support to strategic infrastructure projects that benefit the mining sector and northern Quebec communities. Eligible activities include planning, design, improvement, and construction of terrestrial transport, renewable energy, and telecommunication infrastructure directly supporting mining projects.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Optimize production processes
- Renovate or expand facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Minimum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
- 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
- Research
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Business Associations
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Municipal
- Regional
- Provincial
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Planning and designing infrastructure projects that support mining operations, including terrestrial transport, renewable energy transmission, or telecommunications infrastructure.
- Improving or constructing terrestrial transport infrastructure to meet the needs of mining projects in the development phase.
- Building or upgrading renewable energy transmission infrastructure for mines at the feasibility study stage.
- Constructing or enhancing telecommunications infrastructure in support of mining projects at the feasibility study stage.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- For-profit companies legally constituted under the laws of Quebec or Canada with a permanent establishment in Quebec
- Quebec government ministries, government bodies, or state-owned enterprises
- Indigenous band councils, Indigenous communities, or groupings of communities recognized by the National Assembly of Quebec
- Corporations of northern villages, northern villages, or Inuit landholding corporations
- Municipalities, regional county municipalities, or municipal domain organizations
- Administration régionale Baie-James, Administration régionale Kativik, Gouvernement de la Nation crie, and Gouvernement régional d’Eeyou Istchee Baie-James
- Incorporated non-profit organizations
- Cooperatives or mutuals
Who is not eligible
- Applicants under the protection of the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act or the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act.
- Companies or subcontractors listed in the Register of Enterprises Ineligible for Public Contracts (RENA).
Eligible expenses
- Needs assessment studies.
- Solution analysis studies.
- Preliminary and final pre-project studies.
- Preliminary and final plans and specifications.
- Project management expenses.
- Execution of construction or improvement works.
- Quality control costs.
- Worksite monitoring and supervision.
Eligible geographic areas
- Nordic territory of Quebec (defined as all territory north of the 49th parallel and north of the St. Lawrence River and Gulf of St. Lawrence).
Additional information
- The eligibility for funding does not guarantee automatic approval or obligation of support from the Société du Plan Nord.
- All information and documents provided in support of an application may be used for research, evaluation, statistical, or cost forecasting purposes by the Société du Plan Nord.
- The Société du Plan Nord is subject to Quebec's Act respecting Access to documents held by public bodies and the Protection of personal information, which governs confidentiality and information management.
- A financial assistance agreement will specify obligations regarding confidentiality and use of information.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Financial assistance for infrastructure projects supporting the mining sector (ENIAM) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Financial assistance for infrastructure projects supporting the mining sector (ENIAM). 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 infrastructure projects supporting the mining sector (ENIAM)?
The ENIAM program provides financial assistance of up to $1,000,000 for non-repayable support to strategic infrastructure projects that benefit the mining sector and northern Quebec communities. Eligible activities include planning, design, improvement, and construction of terrestrial transport, renewable energy, and telecommunication infrastructure directly supporting mining projects.
How much funding can be received?
Financial assistance for infrastructure projects supporting the mining sector (ENIAM) Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $1,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Financial assistance for infrastructure projects supporting the mining sector (ENIAM) program?
To be eligible for the Financial assistance for infrastructure projects supporting the mining sector (ENIAM) program, you must:
For-profit company legally constituted under Quebec or Canadian law
Has a permanently identified establishment in Quebec
Is registered in Quebec and holds a valid "Attestation de Revenu Québec"
What expenses are eligible under Financial assistance for infrastructure projects supporting the mining sector (ENIAM)?
Planning and designing infrastructure projects that support mining operations, including terrestrial transport, renewable energy transmission, or telecommunications infrastructure.
Improving or constructing terrestrial transport infrastructure to meet the needs of mining projects in the development phase.
Building or upgrading renewable energy transmission infrastructure for mines at the feasibility study stage.
Constructing or enhancing telecommunications infrastructure in support of mining projects at the feasibility study stage.
Who can I contact for more information about the Financial assistance for infrastructure projects supporting the mining sector (ENIAM)?
You can contact Gouvernment of Québec by email at eniam@spn.gouv.qc.ca.
Where is the Financial assistance for infrastructure projects supporting the mining sector (ENIAM) available?
The Financial assistance for infrastructure projects supporting the mining sector (ENIAM) program is available Nord-du-Québec, Quebec.
Is the Financial assistance for infrastructure projects supporting the mining sector (ENIAM) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Financial assistance for infrastructure projects supporting the mining sector (ENIAM) is a Grant and Funding