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QEPD — Diversify your economy - CED (QC)
Support for regional economic development in Quebec
Last Update: May 28, 2026
Funding available
Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
Support for SMEs and NPOs to attract international organizations, boost tourism from outside Quebec, and acquire community economic facilities. This funding supports local economic development projects and related eligible activities under the Quebec regional development program.
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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
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Non-financial cooperative
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Startups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Sports
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- International Activities
- Business Associations
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Artists / creatives
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Municipal
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Development of tourism initiatives and attractions.
- Strategies to promote products and services.
- Support for local entrepreneurship and innovation.
- Acquisition of community economic facilities or related infrastructure.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- 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
- Business associations
- Indigenous organizations
Who is not eligible
- 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.
Eligible expenses
- All costs directly related to the project that are deemed reasonable and essential by CED
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Refinancing an existing debt.
- Buying an asset above fair market value.
- Amortization expenses.
- Goodwill costs.
- Retail, food service, transportation, housing construction, daycare, hair and beauty, and nightlife businesses.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec.
Additional information
- 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.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the QEPD — Diversify your economy - CED (QC) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the QEPD — Diversify your economy - CED (QC). 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 QEPD — Diversify your economy - CED (QC)?
Support for SMEs and NPOs to attract international organizations, boost tourism from outside Quebec, and acquire community economic facilities. This funding supports local economic development projects and related eligible activities under the Quebec regional development program.
How much funding can be received?
QEPD — Diversify your economy - CED (QC) Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the QEPD — Diversify your economy - CED (QC) program?
To be eligible for the QEPD — Diversify your economy - CED (QC) program, you must:
Eligible organizations in Quebec.
Projects for tourism or local economy.
SMEs or NPOs may qualify.
What expenses are eligible under QEPD — Diversify your economy - CED (QC)?
Development of tourism initiatives and attractions.
Strategies to promote products and services.
Support for local entrepreneurship and innovation.
Acquisition of community economic facilities or related infrastructure.
Who can I contact for more information about the QEPD — Diversify your economy - CED (QC)?
You can contact Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) or by phone at 1-800-561-0633.
Where is the QEPD — Diversify your economy - CED (QC) available?
The QEPD — Diversify your economy - CED (QC) program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the QEPD — Diversify your economy - CED (QC) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
QEPD — Diversify your economy - CED (QC) is a Grant and Funding