Open
Last Update: June 19, 2026
Funding available
$ 25,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Quebec City, Capitale-Nationale, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program offers non-repayable funding of up to $25,000 per company per year to support business growth. It funds specialized consulting services and studies for strategic business development.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop a new product or service
- Develop an online presence
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Quebec City
- Capitale-Nationale
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Social economy enterprise
- Non-financial cooperative
- Sole proprietorship
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Canadians
- Startups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Employment and Training
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
Revenue structures
- Mixed revenue (50%+ earned)
Scope
- Municipal
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Specialized professional consulting services to address strategic business issues.
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Board resolution authorizing the application and agreement signing
- Consultant quote
- Last three years of financial statements, if available
- Responsible business model document
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Private incorporated businesses
- Indigenous majority-owned sole proprietorships and partnerships located in Wendake
- Social economy enterprises (non-profits and cooperatives) with mostly commercial activities
- Businesses in the program’s eligible sectors
- Commercial urban agriculture property owners
Who is not eligible
- Social economy organizations that cannot demonstrate sound democratic governance
- Foundations
- Applicants not discharged from bankruptcy
- Businesses listed on the Register of Enterprises Ineligible for Public Contracts
- Applicants with outstanding amounts owed to the City of Québec
Eligible expenses
- Professional fees
- Consulting services
- Studies and analyses
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Regular operating costs
- Charitable activities and volunteer expenses
- Debt repayment or existing loan refinancing
- Replacement of existing government support or programs
- Expenses incurred before the complete application is filed
- Relocation of the business or part of its production outside the Québec agglomeration without written consent
- Recoverable GST and QST portions
Eligible geographic areas
- Québec City agglomeration
- Wendake
Selection criteria
- Quality and solidity of the responsible business model.
- Distinctive and innovative character of the project.
- Market relevance, positioning and competitive advantages.
- Feasibility and coherence of the project, including the financial structure.
- Organizational and financial capacity to complete the project.
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the application package
- Fill out the financing request form for the Bons d’accompagnement vers la croissance stream.
- Prepare the required supporting documents listed in the form.
- Step 2: Submit by email
- Send the completed documents in PDF format to degp@ville.quebec.qc.ca.
- Use the subject line: Nom du requérant – VISION.
- Step 3: Await confirmation
- A receipt acknowledgement is sent to the applicant.
- Ineligible or incomplete applications are not accepted.
- Step 4: Review and decision
- The City reviews the file and makes the final decision through its decision-making authorities.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are received and analyzed on an ongoing basis.
- Files are reviewed under the current investment policy and by the City’s decision-making authorities.
- Final approval depends on the renewal of the agreement with the Government of Québec and the availability of funds.
- The City may communicate changes to criteria to applicants who have already submitted a file.
Additional information
- The consultant must be approved by the City of Québec before contract signing.
- The final funding decision depends on available funds and the City’s assessment of need.
- Submitting an eligible project does not guarantee funding.
- A complete application must be filed in PDF by email to degp@ville.quebec.qc.ca.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Guidance grants Program
What is the Guidance grants?
This program offers non-repayable funding of up to $25,000 per company per year to support business growth. It funds specialized consulting services and studies for strategic business development.
How much funding can be received?
Guidance grants Funds up to 30% of admissible expenses, capped at $25,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Guidance grants program?
To be eligible for the Guidance grants program, you must:
Private incorporated businesses
Social economy enterprises with commercial activities
Project and head office in the eligible territory
What expenses are eligible under Guidance grants?
Specialized professional consulting services to address strategic business issues.
Where is the Guidance grants available?
The Guidance grants program is available Capitale-Nationale, Quebec.
Who are the financial supporters of the Guidance grants?
Guidance grants is funded by Quebec City