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Financing to respond to the offensive of new tariffs and for initiatives for resilient and exporting companies (FRONTIERE)
Financing for Québec exporters affected by new U.S. tariffs
Offered by
Funding available
$ 50,000,000
Deadline
March 31, 2026
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The FRONTIERE program provides financing for Québec exporting companies in the manufacturing or primary sectors affected by new U.S. tariffs. It supports liquidity needs, with a loan of up to $50 million, a maximum term of 7 years, and a capital repayment moratorium of up to 24 months.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop an online presence
- Access new markets
- Launch or market a product/service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Social economy enterprise
Annual revenue
- $ 3,000,000 minimum revenue
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Support the liquidity needs of companies affected by U.S. tariff duties in force since March 4, 2025.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- For-profit companies legally constituted.
- Social economy enterprises.
Eligible expenses
- For interventions of more than $10 million, the liquidity needs of companies arising from U.S. tariff duties in force since March 4, 2025, established on a pro forma basis.
- For interventions of $10 million and less, a maximum of 25% of the revenue generated from exports to the United States for the last completed financial year.
Eligible geographic areas
- Companies registered in Quebec.
How to apply
- Complete the prequalification form to verify whether your company could be eligible for the program.
Processing and Agreement
- Investissement Québec administers the program as mandataire of the Government of Quebec.
- The treatment of applications for financial assistance, including admissibility, analysis, and decision, falls to Investissement Québec.
- The Ministry of Economy, Innovation and Energy and Investissement Québec reserve the right to suspend the filing and analysis of applications without notice to ensure the availability of budgeted amounts.
Additional information
- The program will expire on March 31, 2026, or 30 days after the U.S. tariffs are lifted, whichever comes first.
- The financial aide is administered by Investissement Québec on behalf of the Government of Quebec.
- The financial assistance required may be suspended without notice by the Ministry of Economy, Innovation, and Energy (MEIE) and Investissement Québec to ensure that the budgetary envelope is maintained.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Financing to respond to the offensive of new tariffs and for initiatives for resilient and exporting companies (FRONTIERE) Program
What is the Financing to respond to the offensive of new tariffs and for initiatives for resilient and exporting companies (FRONTIERE)?
The FRONTIERE program provides financing for Québec exporting companies in the manufacturing or primary sectors affected by new U.S. tariffs. It supports liquidity needs, with a loan of up to $50 million, a maximum term of 7 years, and a capital repayment moratorium of up to 24 months.
How much funding can be received?
Financing to respond to the offensive of new tariffs and for initiatives for resilient and exporting companies (FRONTIERE) Funds up to 25% of admissible expenses, capped at $50,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Financing to respond to the offensive of new tariffs and for initiatives for resilient and exporting companies (FRONTIERE) program?
To be eligible for the Financing to respond to the offensive of new tariffs and for initiatives for resilient and exporting companies (FRONTIERE) program, you must:
The applicant must be a legally constituted for-profit company or a social economy enterprise.
The applicant must be registered in Quebec and in business there for at least two years.
For aid requests of $10 million or less, at least 25% of revenue must come from exports to the United States in the last completed financial year.
What expenses are eligible under Financing to respond to the offensive of new tariffs and for initiatives for resilient and exporting companies (FRONTIERE)?
Support the liquidity needs of companies affected by U.S. tariff duties in force since March 4, 2025.
Who can I contact for more information about the Financing to respond to the offensive of new tariffs and for initiatives for resilient and exporting companies (FRONTIERE)?
You can contact Investissement Québec (IQ) or by phone at 1 844 474-6367.
Where is the Financing to respond to the offensive of new tariffs and for initiatives for resilient and exporting companies (FRONTIERE) available?
The Financing to respond to the offensive of new tariffs and for initiatives for resilient and exporting companies (FRONTIERE) program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Financing to respond to the offensive of new tariffs and for initiatives for resilient and exporting companies (FRONTIERE) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Financing to respond to the offensive of new tariffs and for initiatives for resilient and exporting companies (FRONTIERE) is a Loans and Capital investments