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Quebec City — Major projects
Funding for major investment projects in Quebec City
Offered by
Funding available
$ 1,000,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
L'Ancienne-Lorette, Quebec City, Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, Wendake, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to CAD 1 million per project, covering up to 25% of eligible expenses. It supports significant investment projects in targeted areas of the Quebec City area, including approved sectors such as manufacturing, clean technologies, life sciences, and digital technologies.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Increase production or service capacity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- L'Ancienne-Lorette, Quebec City, Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, Wendake
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Social economy enterprise
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Major investment projects in targeted areas of the Quebec City agglomeration and Wendake.
Documents Needed
- Funding application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Private incorporated businesses.
- Social economy enterprises with primarily commercial activities.
- Duly registered sole proprietorships and general partnerships that are majority-owned by Indigenous people and located in Wendake.
Who is not eligible
- Social economy enterprises (non-profits and co-operatives) that do not demonstrate sound democratic governance.
- Applicants not discharged from a bankruptcy judgment and businesses listed in the Registre des entreprises non admissibles aux contrats publics.
- Applicants that, in the two years preceding the application, failed to meet obligations related to previous financial assistance from the Ville de Québec after formal notice, or that have amounts outstanding with the Ville de Québec.
- Organizations that do not meet the high integrity standards expected of a recipient of a grant paid from public funds.
- Members of the Assemblée nationale du Québec, municipal elected officials, their family members, and persons subject to the Règlement sur l’éthique et la discipline de la fonction publique (du Québec) (RLRQ, chapitre F-3.1.1, r. 3) cannot benefit from the Entente de délégation du FRCN unless the applicable provisions are met.
Eligible expenses
- Research and development equipment.
- Production equipment.
- Software and computer equipment used exclusively for research and development or production.
- Leasehold improvements, which may not represent more than 35% of project cost, are funded up to a maximum of 20%, and may be subject to specific contract award process rules.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Land or building acquisition, utility connections and networks, roadworks, outdoor site works, building construction, standard furniture, and salaries.
- Regular operating costs for private businesses or social economy enterprises with primarily commercial activities.
- Debt payments or repayment of existing loans.
- Expenses incurred or finalized before the date a substantially complete and compliant application file is submitted.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec City
- Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures
- L'Ancienne-Lorette
- Wendake
Selection criteria
- Distinctive and innovative nature of the project.
- Relevance of the product or service offering in the market, including positioning and competitive advantages.
- Project viability and consistency, including the realism of the financing structure and the applicant’s management and financial capacity.
- Environmental, social, and governance criteria.
- The project’s spin-offs and structuring effect, including employment-related economic benefits and the removal of development obstacles in the field.
How to apply
- Step 1: Contact the economic development department before applying
- Reach out to the Service du développement économique et des grands projets.
- Step 2: Complete the application form
- Fill out the funding application form for the major projects stream.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Submit the completed application according to the form instructions.
- The program is open on an ongoing basis.
Processing and Agreement
- If the company leaves the territory or ceases its activities, repayment clauses apply based on the date of the event.
- Any amounts outstanding with the City will be deducted from the financial assistance at the time of payment, and offsets may be taken for taxes, SDC contributions, or offences.
- Project eligibility does not guarantee that financial assistance will be awarded.
- The proposed amount is based on fund availability and the assessed need for financial assistance.
Additional information
- The City may consider previous funding awarded during its analysis.
- Any amounts outstanding with the City will be deducted from the financial assistance at the time of payment, and offsets may be taken for taxes, SDC contributions, or offences.
- An enterprise that has already received a City grant under Vision entrepreneuriale Québec must wait until the final payment has been received before filing a new application, except under the Bourse entrepreneuriale and Bons d’accompagnement streams.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Quebec City — Major projects Program
What is the Quebec City — Major projects?
This program provides up to CAD 1 million per project, covering up to 25% of eligible expenses. It supports significant investment projects in targeted areas of the Quebec City area, including approved sectors such as manufacturing, clean technologies, life sciences, and digital technologies.
How much funding can be received?
Quebec City — Major projects Funds up to 25% of admissible expenses, capped at $1,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Quebec City — Major projects program?
To be eligible for the Quebec City — Major projects program, you must:
Private incorporated businesses are eligible.
Duly registered sole proprietorships and general partnerships are eligible only if they are majority-owned by Indigenous people and located in Wendake.
Social economy enterprises are eligible if they primarily carry out commercial activities.
What expenses are eligible under Quebec City — Major projects?
Major investment projects in targeted areas of the Quebec City agglomeration and Wendake.
Who can I contact for more information about the Quebec City — Major projects?
You can contact Quebec City by email at degp@ville.quebec.qc.ca or by phone at 4186416185.
Where is the Quebec City — Major projects available?
The Quebec City — Major projects program is available across Canada.
Is the Quebec City — Major projects a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Quebec City — Major projects is a Grant and Funding