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Financing to respond to the offensive of new tariffs and for initiatives for resilient and exporting companies (FRONTIERE)
Supports Québec exporters impacted by new U.S. tariffs
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000,000
Timeline
- Open Date : March 4, 2025
- Closing date : March 31, 2026
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The FRONTIÈRE Program is aimed at Quebec exporting companies operating in the manufacturing sector or in a primary sector, whose commercial activities are suffering a major impact due to the increase in customs tariffs imposed by the United States.
This program aims to support these companies by offering them suitable solutions to mitigate the negative effects of this price increase on their turnover. It is aimed at companies that are facing significant challenges due to these new economic realities and are looking for concrete ways to preserve their competitiveness in the American market.
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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
Timeline
- Open Date : March 4, 2025
- Closing date : March 31, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
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 implemented since March 4, 2025.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- For-profit companies legally constituted
- Social economy enterprises
- Manufacturing sector companies (production of goods)
- Primary sector companies (e.g., agriculture, mining, forestry)
Eligible expenses
- For interventions of more than $10 million, eligible expenses correspond to the liquidity needs of companies due to their exports being subject to U.S. tariffs effective since March 4, 2025, established on a pro forma basis.
- For interventions of $10 million or less, eligible expenses correspond to a maximum of 25% of the revenue generated from exports to the United States for the most recently completed financial year.
Eligible geographic areas
- Companies registered and operating in Quebec.
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
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Financing to respond to the offensive of new tariffs and for initiatives for resilient and exporting companies (FRONTIERE). 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 Financing to respond to the offensive of new tariffs and for initiatives for resilient and exporting companies (FRONTIERE)?
The FRONTIÈRE Program is aimed at Quebec exporting companies operating in the manufacturing sector or in a primary sector, whose commercial activities are suffering a major impact due to the increase in customs tariffs imposed by the United States. This program aims to support these companies by offering them suitable solutions to mitigate the negative effects of this price increase on their turnover. It is aimed at companies that are facing significant challenges due to these new economic realities and are looking for concrete ways to preserve their competitiveness in the American market.
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.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was March 31, 2026.
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:
Applicants must be legally registered for-profit businesses or social economy enterprises exporting to the U.S. and subject to new U.S. tariffs since March 4, 2025.
Businesses must be registered in Quebec and operational for at least two years.
The company must have generated a minimum revenue of $3,000,000 in the latest 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 implemented 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.