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Official Languages Economic Development Initiative in Quebec — For-profit
Funding for Quebec SMEs promoting official languages
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : November 2, 2020
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
Get a repayable contribution to cover up to 50% of the costs of a project that supports the economic development of an official-language minority community in Quebec through a range of activities.
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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
- Access new markets
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : November 2, 2020
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Other services (except public administration)
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Language Minorities
- Rural or Northern Residents
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Development of strategies such as market studies, action plans, or business intelligence for economic growth in official language minority communities.
- Facilitation of networking and business contacts to support entrepreneurship within these communities.
- Provision of information, consulting, and support services for business development.
- Implementation of commercialization strategies, including product or service design and market access initiatives.
- Development, modernization, or expansion of facilities and acquisition of innovative equipment or IT solutions.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in a regional county municipality (RCM) outside the Greater Montréal region where English-speakers comprise more than 5% of the population
- Non-profit organizations (NPOs) in an RCM with more than 500 English-speakers
Who is not eligible
- Retail businesses (e.g., clothing stores, grocery stores, automobile sales and maintenance outlets)
- Food services (e.g., restaurants and cafés)
- Transportation services
- Housing construction companies
- Daycare services, hair and beauty salons, nightclubs, bars and cabarets
Eligible expenses
- Development of strategies including studies, diagnoses, or action plans.
- Business networking and contact activities.
- Information, consulting, and support services costs.
- Design of products and services for commercialization.
- Acquisition of equipment, IT tools, and technologies.
- Facility development, construction, modernization, or expansion expenses.
- Costs related to recruitment or use of specialized resources to promote official languages.
Eligible geographic areas
- SMEs located in a regional county municipality (RCM) outside the Greater Montréal region of Quebec where English-speakers comprise more than 5% of the total population.
- NPOs established in a Quebec RCM with more than 500 English-speakers.
Additional information
- Additional resources such as strategic plans, project guides, and toolkits are available to support applicants.
- Applicants can subscribe to newsletters to receive updates, advice, and services from CED.
- Client feedback on CED services is encouraged through a client satisfaction mechanism.
- CED promotes transparency and offers departmental publications and success stories for reference.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Official Languages Economic Development Initiative in Quebec — For-profit Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Official Languages Economic Development Initiative in Quebec — For-profit. 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 Official Languages Economic Development Initiative in Quebec — For-profit?
Get a repayable contribution to cover up to 50% of the costs of a project that supports the economic development of an official-language minority community in Quebec through a range of activities.
How much funding can be received?
Official Languages Economic Development Initiative in Quebec — For-profit Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Official Languages Economic Development Initiative in Quebec — For-profit program?
To be eligible for the Official Languages Economic Development Initiative in Quebec — For-profit program, you must:
SME located in an RCM outside Greater Montréal where English-speakers are over 5% of the population
What expenses are eligible under Official Languages Economic Development Initiative in Quebec — For-profit?
Development of strategies such as market studies, action plans, or business intelligence for economic growth in official language minority communities.
Facilitation of networking and business contacts to support entrepreneurship within these communities.
Provision of information, consulting, and support services for business development.
Implementation of commercialization strategies, including product or service design and market access initiatives.
Development, modernization, or expansion of facilities and acquisition of innovative equipment or IT solutions.
Who can I contact for more information about the Official Languages Economic Development Initiative in Quebec — For-profit?
You can contact Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED).
Where is the Official Languages Economic Development Initiative in Quebec — For-profit available?
The Official Languages Economic Development Initiative in Quebec — For-profit program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Official Languages Economic Development Initiative in Quebec — For-profit a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Official Languages Economic Development Initiative in Quebec — For-profit is a Grant and Funding