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PAFODE — Component 1: Operating support for organizations supporting entrepreneurship
Operating support for entrepreneurship support organizations
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000,000
Timeline
- Closing date : March 31, 2026
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This non-repayable operating support helps eligible organizations strengthen entrepreneurs’ skills across the different stages of business development in Quebec. It can cover eligible operating activities and expenses related to delivering regional entrepreneurship support services, with up to $1,000,000 per organization per year for up to three years.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Strengthen organizational capacity
- Start a business
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : March 31, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Social economy enterprise
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Operating activities needed to deliver regional business support services in entrepreneurship
- Ongoing organizational activities that help entrepreneurs strengthen their skills at different stages of business development
Documents Needed
- Financial assistance application form
- Organization financial statements
- Detailed forecast budget, if applicable
- Strategic plan and annual action plan
- Latest annual activity report, service offers, partnerships, or compliance documents, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations
- Social economy enterprises
- Organizations whose mission is to provide services to entrepreneurs in Quebec
Who is not eligible
- For-profit businesses
- State-owned enterprises, government-controlled corporations, municipal entities, and businesses majority-owned by a state-owned enterprise
- Organizations in bankruptcy or insolvency
- Organizations listed on the Register of enterprises ineligible for public contracts, or using listed subcontractors
- Organizations whose main activities involve controversial weapons, fossil fuels, gambling, violent games or combat sports, sexual exploitation, or tobacco or drug-related products and services
Eligible expenses
- Administrative expenses
- Salaries, wages, and related compensation
- Operating expenses required to deliver the organization’s services
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Activities already funded under another component of this program or another program
- Expenses incurred before the application was submitted
- Refundable federal or provincial taxes
- Land, building acquisition, construction, expansion, or fit-out costs
- Depreciation, interest, financial charges, and sponsorships
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
- All administrative regions of Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the Ministry on an ongoing basis once the required documents have been received.
- Files are analyzed based on program rules, selection criteria, and available budget.
- If approved, the organization must sign a grant agreement setting out obligations and payment conditions.
- Interim and final reports with supporting evidence are required for subsequent and final payments.
- The final payment depends on submission of the required financial and results documentation.
Additional information
- This program ended on March 31, 2026.
- Funding cannot be combined with another component of this program or another program of the Ministère.
- A minimum private contribution of 20% of total project costs is required.
- Approved funding is governed by a grant agreement with annual reporting and supporting evidence requirements.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the PAFODE — Component 1: Operating support for organizations supporting entrepreneurship Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the PAFODE — Component 1: Operating support for organizations supporting entrepreneurship. 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 PAFODE — Component 1: Operating support for organizations supporting entrepreneurship?
This non-repayable operating support helps eligible organizations strengthen entrepreneurs’ skills across the different stages of business development in Quebec. It can cover eligible operating activities and expenses related to delivering regional entrepreneurship support services, with up to $1,000,000 per organization per year for up to three years.
How much funding can be received?
PAFODE — Component 1: Operating support for organizations supporting entrepreneurship Funds up to 70% of admissible expenses, capped at $1,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the PAFODE — Component 1: Operating support for organizations supporting entrepreneurship program?
To be eligible for the PAFODE — Component 1: Operating support for organizations supporting entrepreneurship program, you must:
Non-profit or social economy enterprise
Establishment in Quebec
Mission to serve Quebec entrepreneurs
What expenses are eligible under PAFODE — Component 1: Operating support for organizations supporting entrepreneurship?
Operating activities needed to deliver regional business support services in entrepreneurship
Ongoing organizational activities that help entrepreneurs strengthen their skills at different stages of business development
Who can I contact for more information about the PAFODE — Component 1: Operating support for organizations supporting entrepreneurship?
You can contact Gouvernment of Québec by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the PAFODE — Component 1: Operating support for organizations supporting entrepreneurship available?
The PAFODE — Component 1: Operating support for organizations supporting entrepreneurship program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the PAFODE — Component 1: Operating support for organizations supporting entrepreneurship a grant, loan, or tax credit?
PAFODE — Component 1: Operating support for organizations supporting entrepreneurship is a Grant and Funding