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QEPD — Diversify your economy - CED (QC) - QC - Canada

QEPD — Diversify your economy - CED (QC)

grant_single|update July 22, 2025
QC, Canada
Money to develop local economy and tourism in Quebec
At a glance
Overview
Financing terms
Eligible projects
Eligibility
Selection criteria
How to apply
Other info
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summary

grant_single|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_single|projectCostPercent
grant_single|deadlines
  • grant_single|timelineUnspecified
grant_single|financingType
Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
grant_single|grantors
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
Government of Canada
grant_single|status
grant_card_status|open

preview

Support for SMEs and NPOs to attract international organizations to the regions, draw tourists from outside Quebec or acquire community economic facilities.

terms_and_conditions

  • For SMEs: Financial assistance generally covers up to 50% of authorized project costs, repayable without interest, with repayment starting two years after project completion.
  • For NPOs: Non-repayable financial assistance generally covers up to 90% of authorized project costs.

projects

  • Development and promotion of tourism initiatives targeting visitors from outside Quebec.
  • Attraction of international organizations to regional areas.
  • Implementation of strategies to enhance the commercialization of local products and services.
  • Acquisition or improvement of community economic facilities to support local economic growth.
  • Support for entrepreneurial projects aimed at strengthening regional economic activities.
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample
$ 28,500
Marketing initiative for local artisanal products expansion
$ 39,000
Enhancing local community economic facilities for development
$ 45,000
Development of a cultural festival to boost tourism

admissibility

  • The applicant must be an eligible organization such as a non-profit, economic development organization, municipality or regional county municipality, organization tasked with attracting international organizations and foreign investment, local business, co-op, business association, or Indigenous organization.
  • The project must support economic development, such as attracting international organizations, drawing tourists from outside Quebec, or acquiring economic facilities for the community.
  • The applicant must demonstrate technical and financial management capacity, and project viability.
  • The project should include contributions from partners in financial resources or professional services.

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply

  • Non-profit organizations (NPOs)
  • Economic development organizations
  • Municipalities and regional county municipalities (RCMs)
  • Organizations tasked with attracting international organizations and foreign investment
  • Local businesses
  • Cooperatives (Co-ops)
  • Business associations
  • Indigenous organizations

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_cannot_apply

  • Retail businesses, such as clothing stores, grocery stores, or automobile sales and maintenance outlets.
  • Food service companies, including restaurants and cafés.
  • Transportation service providers.
  • Companies engaged in housing construction.
  • Businesses offering daycare services, hair and beauty salons, nightclubs, bars, or cabarets.

grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses

  • All costs directly related to the project that are deemed reasonable and essential by CED

grant_eligibility_criteria|zone

  • Regions within the province of Quebec.
  • Regional county municipalities (RCMs) in Quebec, particularly those experiencing slow economic growth or economic shocks.
  • Montréal’s East End (with potential for flexible program conditions).

criteria

  • Expected results of the project.
  • Viability of the business or organization.
  • Technical and financial management capacity of the applicant.
  • Contribution of partners (financial resources or professional services).
  • Degree of risk associated with the project.

apply

1

Eligibility Check

Consult the eligibility criteria to ensure that your project meets the program's requirements.
2

Preparation of the project

  • Develop a detailed project proposal that highlights the expected economic impact.
  • Include the anticipated outcomes, viability, and contributions from partners.
  • Prepare a detailed budget of eligible and non-eligible costs.
3

Collection of required documents

  • Gather all necessary documents: quotes, studies, diagnostics, action plans.
  • Prepare evidence of technical and financial capacity for management.
4

Submission of the application

  • Contact DEC to obtain the application form and specific instructions if it is not available online.
  • Fill out the application form following all the provided instructions.
  • Submit all required documents according to the transmission method indicated by DEC, whether electronically or by mail.
5

Confirmation and follow-up

  • Receive confirmation of receipt of your request by DEC.
  • Follow the progress of your file by communicating with DEC if necessary.

otherInfo

  • Flexible program conditions may apply for projects located in economically vulnerable regions or Montréal’s East End.
  • CED offers resources such as a Strategic Plan, project presentation guide, and various tools to support applicants.
  • Applicants are encouraged to subscribe to CED’s newsletter for updates and advice.
  • The funding is administered under the Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) program.

documents

QEPD — Diversify your economy - CED (QC)

contact

1-800-561-0633
QC, Canada
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