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Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 240,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supports Quebec international cooperation organizations working with local partners in eligible countries. It can fund development projects and emergency aid initiatives, with a maximum of CAD 240,000 per project.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 240,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- $ 2,000,000 maximum revenue
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Primary and Secondary Education
- Other Education
- Other Health Services
- Social Services
- Emergency and Relief
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- International Activities
Target groups
- General public
- Nonprofits / charities
- Community leaders
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- International
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- International development projects with local partners in eligible countries
- Projects addressing health, education, food security, community development, human rights, or democracy
- Emergency aid interventions in cases of major natural disasters or humanitarian crises
Documents Needed
- Completed project presentation form
- Project budget template
- Logical framework and results measurement framework
- Risk register and activity schedule
- Supporting legal and financial documents for eligibility
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Quebec non-profit international cooperation organizations
- Organizations with an international solidarity and development mandate
Who is not eligible
- For-profit businesses
- Organizations that are not established in Quebec
- Organizations without a clear international cooperation mandate
Eligible expenses
- Light infrastructure and equipment
- Training and technical assistance
- Capacity building and organizational strengthening
- Monitoring and evaluation costs
- Field transport costs, including motorbikes, repairs, and fuel
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Purchase of cars or trucks
- Public awareness activities in Quebec
- Projects with direct expenses below CAD 20,000
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
- Francophone Africa
- Latin America
- The Caribbean
- Haiti
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed once a year after the deadline.
- Eligible submissions are assessed by zone-based subcommittees and then by a selection committee.
- The ministry gives the final approval before official notification.
- Applicants receive a mailed decision, usually in July, followed by an email with conditions or comments if applicable.
- A subsidy agreement is signed before the first payment.
Additional information
- The program is generally launched once a year.
- Applications that do not meet the program standards are returned before review.
- Signed partnership agreement may be required as an annex.
- A project plan and results framework are required for funded projects.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Québec International Development Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Québec International Development Program. 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 Québec International Development Program?
This program supports Quebec international cooperation organizations working with local partners in eligible countries. It can fund development projects and emergency aid initiatives, with a maximum of CAD 240,000 per project.
How much funding can be received?
Québec International Development Program Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $240,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Québec International Development Program program?
To be eligible for the Québec International Development Program program, you must:
Quebec-based non-profit organization
International solidarity and development mandate
At least three years in operation
What expenses are eligible under Québec International Development Program?
International development projects with local partners in eligible countries
Projects addressing health, education, food security, community development, human rights, or democracy
Emergency aid interventions in cases of major natural disasters or humanitarian crises
Who can I contact for more information about the Québec International Development Program?
You can contact AQOCI by email at marie-josee.blais@mrif.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at 418 649-2400.
Where is the Québec International Development Program available?
The Québec International Development Program program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Québec International Development Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Québec International Development Program is a Partnering and Collaboration