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Financial assistance for infrastructure projects supporting the mining sector (ENIAM)
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Funding for strategic infrastructure supporting northern Quebec mining sector
Grant and Funding
Loans and Capital investments
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.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Integrate new technologies
- Optimize production processes
- Renovate your business/factory
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
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
- The applicant must be a for-profit company legally incorporated under the laws of Quebec or Canada, with a clearly identified permanent establishment in Quebec.
- The company must be registered in Quebec and provide a valid "Attestation de Revenu Québec" at the time of application.
- The proposed project must involve the improvement or construction of infrastructure (transportation, renewable energy transmission, or telecommunications) supporting mining sector needs, serving mining projects located on Quebec’s northern territory.
- The mining projects supported must have reached, at minimum, the stage of mineral resource evaluation or feasibility study (according to NI 43-101 standards, dated within the last five years).
- The company must demonstrate it holds rights over the mining sites served (e.g., exclusive exploration certificate, mining lease, mining concession, or lease for public land), and maintains good relationships with local stakeholders.
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).
Selection criteria
- Quality and relevance of the project to support mining activities in the northern territory.
- Multi-user potential and ability to open access to high-potential zones.
- Demonstrated support from local stakeholders and proportion of contracts awarded to regional enterprises.
- Expected economic and social benefits, including prior and planned investments.
- Incorporation of sustainable development practices, including environmental protection, reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and preservation of biodiversity.
How to apply
1
Consult the promoter's guide
- Review the promoter's guide for ENIAM (available in PDF format)
- Understand the eligibility criteria and required documentation
2
Complete the application form
- Download and complete the ENIAM financial assistance application form (PDF)
- Prepare all mandatory supporting documents as indicated in the application form
3
Submit the application
- Submit the completed application and all required documents by email to eniam@spn.gouv.qc.ca
- Verify that all documentation is included for assessment
4
Await evaluation and follow-up
- Wait for project eligibility analysis and assessment by Société du Plan Nord
- Respond to any additional information requests from the program administrators, if necessary
5
Sign the agreement and comply
- If selected, sign the financial assistance agreement with Société du Plan Nord
- Adhere to the disbursement terms, reporting requirements, and any reimbursement conditions
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
eniam@spn.gouv.qc.ca
