Quebec Fisheries Fund — Infrastructure

• Completed application form
• Description of proposed activities and expected results
• Budget and cash flow for the project
• Funding sources and in-kind contributions
• Financial documents

Who is eligible?

• Commercial enterprises
• Industry associations and non-profit organizations
• Research and innovation institutions
• Post-secondary institutions and academics
• Indigenous organizations or groups that are not commercial enterprises

Eligible expenses

• Training, salaries, and employee benefits
• Equipment, materials, supplies, and maintenance
• Professional, technical, and contractual services
• Construction-related costs, permits, and insurance linked to the project
• Travel, publication, communication, and administrative costs up to 10%

Ineligible Costs and Activities

• Construction of a vessel
• Construction of a building
• Expansion of a plant
• Costs not directly related to the project

Eligible geographic areas

• Quebec

• Applicant eligibility and capacity to complete the project
• Eligible activities and costs
• Respect of maximum funding amounts and stacking limits
• Contribution to program objectives
• Project quality, feasibility, collaboration, and expected sector benefits

• Step 1: Gather application information
  • Prepare the applicant details.
  • Describe the proposed activities, expected results, and implementation schedule.
  • Identify funding sources and in-kind contributions.
  • Prepare the required financial documents.
• Step 2: Complete the application package
  • Fill out the financial assistance application form.
  • Attach the supporting information requested by the program.
• Step 3: Submit the application
  • Submit the form and supporting documents by mail, courier, or in person.
  • Email is not considered a safe way to send financial information.

• Applications are first reviewed for eligibility.
• Eligible projects are then evaluated against departmental priorities and program objectives.
• Funding may be prioritized when project quality is equivalent.
• Approved projects require a contribution agreement before funding is provided.
• Recipients must report actual costs, funding received, and project outcomes.

• Applications are currently suspended when available funds are exhausted.
• The program was extended to March 31, 2026.
• Applications may be submitted throughout the fiscal year.
• Recipients may need to report actual costs, funding received, and project results.