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Fiscal Stabilization Program
Financial support for provinces facing revenue declines
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 169
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
This program provides financial assistance to provinces facing significant year-over-year revenue declines caused by extraordinary economic downturns. The maximum payment was $169 per person for 2020-21, with amounts increasing over time in line with Canadian economic growth per person.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Strengthen organizational capacity
- Ensure financial sustainability
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 169 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Provinces in Canada.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Payments are calculated by the Minister of Finance under a legislated formula.
- Provincial revenues are adjusted to remove the impact of provincial policy decisions.
- Provinces must submit an application for payment.
Additional information
- Payments are determined by the Minister of Finance under a legislated formula.
- The program has provided benefits to every province in Canada at some point.
- Revenues are adjusted to exclude the impact of provincial policy decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Fiscal Stabilization Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Fiscal Stabilization 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 Fiscal Stabilization Program?
This program provides financial assistance to provinces facing significant year-over-year revenue declines caused by extraordinary economic downturns. The maximum payment was $169 per person for 2020-21, with amounts increasing over time in line with Canadian economic growth per person.
How much funding can be received?
Fiscal Stabilization Program Funds up to $169 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Fiscal Stabilization Program program?
To be eligible for the Fiscal Stabilization Program program, you must:
Province facing revenue decline.
Decline caused by economic downturn.
Application for payment required.
Where is the Fiscal Stabilization Program available?
The Fiscal Stabilization Program program is available across Canada.
Is the Fiscal Stabilization Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Fiscal Stabilization Program is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Fiscal Stabilization Program?
Fiscal Stabilization Program is funded by Government of Canada