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ID Gatineau — Economic Diversification Fund
Non-repayable funding for Gatineau economic diversification
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 100,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Gatineau, Outaouais, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides non-repayable funding of up to CAD 100,000 to support economic diversification and wealth creation in Gatineau. It backs business establishment, strategic infrastructure, innovation ecosystem development, and initiatives that strengthen the city’s visibility.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 15.000001% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Location
- Gatineau
- Outaouais
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Social economy enterprise
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Business establishment projects that create wealth and durable jobs in Gatineau.
- Strategic infrastructure development or renovation projects.
- Projects that support innovation, commercialization, and new services or programs.
- Events and cultural, tourist, or sports activities that raise Gatineau’s profile.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- For-profit organizations.
- Non-profit organizations and cooperatives.
- Educational institutions.
- Research centers.
Who is not eligible
- Projects in saturated markets or causing undue competition.
- Projects that displace jobs rather than create them.
- Municipal infrastructure projects for leisure, sports, community life, roads, sewers, or aqueducts.
- Projects that replace government responsibilities.
- Controversial projects that ID Gatineau or its partners cannot reasonably be associated with.
Eligible expenses
- Capital expenditures such as land, buildings, equipment, machinery, vehicles, and leasehold improvements.
- Pre-commercialization and commercialization costs for innovative products.
- Technology, software, licenses, and related training costs.
- Professional fees for international prospecting and specialized studies.
- Working capital for the first year of operations and preliminary investment studies.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs incurred before the project is submitted.
- Consulting fees linked to the applicant without written authorization.
- Refundable sales taxes.
- Goodwill acquisition.
- Debt service and loan repayment.
- Projects in saturated markets, involving undue competition, or shifting jobs from one business to another.
- Municipal leisure, sports, community, road, sewer, and aqueduct infrastructure projects.
- Projects that replace government responsibilities or are controversial.
Eligible geographic areas
- Gatineau, Quebec.
- Organizations legally incorporated in Quebec.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications can be submitted at any time during the year, subject to available funds.
- ID Gatineau staff review the project and may provide technical support to refine it.
- A project sheet is prepared with the applicant and submitted to the Investment Committee.
- The Investment Committee evaluates the project and makes a recommendation to the Board of Directors.
- If approved, a funding agreement is signed and disbursement conditions must be met within 12 months of the offer letter.
Additional information
- Applications can be submitted at any time during the year, subject to available funds.
- Approved projects require a signed agreement with ID Gatineau.
- Project names and funding amounts are public.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the ID Gatineau — Economic Diversification Fund Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the ID Gatineau — Economic Diversification Fund. 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 ID Gatineau — Economic Diversification Fund?
This program provides non-repayable funding of up to CAD 100,000 to support economic diversification and wealth creation in Gatineau. It backs business establishment, strategic infrastructure, innovation ecosystem development, and initiatives that strengthen the city’s visibility.
How much funding can be received?
ID Gatineau — Economic Diversification Fund Funds up to 15.000001% of admissible expenses, capped at $100,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the ID Gatineau — Economic Diversification Fund program?
To be eligible for the ID Gatineau — Economic Diversification Fund program, you must:
Legally incorporated in Quebec
Project in Gatineau
Aligned with ID Gatineau priorities
What expenses are eligible under ID Gatineau — Economic Diversification Fund?
Business establishment projects that create wealth and durable jobs in Gatineau.
Strategic infrastructure development or renovation projects.
Projects that support innovation, commercialization, and new services or programs.
Events and cultural, tourist, or sports activities that raise Gatineau’s profile.
Who can I contact for more information about the ID Gatineau — Economic Diversification Fund?
You can contact ID Gatineau by email at none or by phone at 819 595-8002.
Where is the ID Gatineau — Economic Diversification Fund available?
The ID Gatineau — Economic Diversification Fund program is available Outaouais, Quebec.
Is the ID Gatineau — Economic Diversification Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
ID Gatineau — Economic Diversification Fund is a Grant and Funding