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PAFODE — Component 2 : Operating support for organizations supporting strategic sectors and regional economic development
Supports operating costs for regional sectoral economic development organizations
Last Update: March 23, 2026
Funding available
$ 800,000
Timeline
- Closing date : October 31, 2026
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Economic Development Organization Operating Support Program (PAFODE) — Component 2 provides non-repayable funding of up to $800,000 per year to eligible organizations supporting strategic sectors and regional economic development in Quebec. The program aims to cover operating costs for activities such as strategic coordination, regional business support, and knowledge transfer among industrial clusters and innovation zones.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 800,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : October 31, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Higher Education
- Research
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Business Associations
Target groups
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Municipal
- Regional
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Coordination and implementation of strategic plans for sectors of excellence, industry clusters, and innovation zones.
- Regional business support services for companies in strategic sectors.
- Facilitation of partnerships, alliances, and networking between businesses, economic development organizations, research centres, and educational institutions.
- Knowledge transfer and dissemination of strategic information to businesses.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations
- Cégeps
- College technology transfer centers
- Quebec universities
- Cities, municipalities, and regional county municipalities (MRCs)
- Organizations with similar activities and non-profits incorporated under the Cities and Towns Act
Who is not eligible
- State-owned enterprises or companies controlled directly or indirectly by a government (municipal, provincial, or federal), a municipal entity, or a business majority-owned by a state-owned enterprise.
- For-profit companies with establishments in Quebec.
- Organizations in a situation of bankruptcy or insolvency.
Eligible expenses
- Administrative costs.
- Salaries and remuneration.
- Operating expenses.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Additional information
- Applicants must submit supporting documents such as financial statements, strategic planning documents, and any relevant certifications with their application.
- All documentation must be submitted electronically, ensuring the subject line specifies "Soutien au fonctionnement des organismes en appui aux secteurs stratégiques et au développement économique des régions."
- Forms should be downloaded and filled with Adobe Reader (version 10 or above) and not completed directly in a web browser.
- The program was last updated on March 26, 2024.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the PAFODE — Component 2 : Operating support for organizations supporting strategic sectors and regional economic development Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the PAFODE — Component 2 : Operating support for organizations supporting strategic sectors and regional economic development. 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 2 : Operating support for organizations supporting strategic sectors and regional economic development?
The Economic Development Organization Operating Support Program (PAFODE) — Component 2 provides non-repayable funding of up to $800,000 per year to eligible organizations supporting strategic sectors and regional economic development in Quebec. The program aims to cover operating costs for activities such as strategic coordination, regional business support, and knowledge transfer among industrial clusters and innovation zones.
How much funding can be received?
PAFODE — Component 2 : Operating support for organizations supporting strategic sectors and regional economic development Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $800,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the PAFODE — Component 2 : Operating support for organizations supporting strategic sectors and regional economic development program?
To be eligible for the PAFODE — Component 2 : Operating support for organizations supporting strategic sectors and regional economic development program, you must:
Not admissible to for-profit enterprises
The applicant must not be a state-owned company or controlled by a government
The applicant must have complied with its obligations related to previous financial assistance in Quebec
What expenses are eligible under PAFODE — Component 2 : Operating support for organizations supporting strategic sectors and regional economic development?
Coordination and implementation of strategic plans for sectors of excellence, industry clusters, and innovation zones.
Regional business support services for companies in strategic sectors.
Facilitation of partnerships, alliances, and networking between businesses, economic development organizations, research centres, and educational institutions.
Knowledge transfer and dissemination of strategic information to businesses.
Who can I contact for more information about the PAFODE — Component 2 : Operating support for organizations supporting strategic sectors and regional economic development?
You can contact Gouvernment of Québec by email at PAPDE_PAFODE@economie.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at 1 866 691-5666.
Where is the PAFODE — Component 2 : Operating support for organizations supporting strategic sectors and regional economic development available?
The PAFODE — Component 2 : Operating support for organizations supporting strategic sectors and regional economic development program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the PAFODE — Component 2 : Operating support for organizations supporting strategic sectors and regional economic development a grant, loan, or tax credit?
PAFODE — Component 2 : Operating support for organizations supporting strategic sectors and regional economic development is a Grant and Funding