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Social economy enterprises — Support for structuring projects
Financial support for innovative socioeconomic development projects in Quebec
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Quebec City, Capitale-Nationale, Quebec, Canada
Overview
The "Support for Structuring Projects" grant provides up to 80% of eligible expenses to support local and regional initiatives that drive socioeconomic development in the Québec agglomeration. Eligible activities include collaborative projects enhancing economic, social, or environmental impacts, with no sectoral restrictions or minimum project cost required.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
- Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Quebec City
- Capitale-Nationale
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Social economy enterprise
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Higher Education
- Research
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- General public
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Municipal
- Regional
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Local projects anchored in the community to enhance socio-economic performance of the targeted area and involving multiple partners.
- Regional projects addressing a recognized economic issue with significant and measurable economic impacts for one or more regional county municipalities (MRCs) in the Capitale-Nationale region.
- Socio-economic recovery projects covering all or part of the Québec agglomeration across one or more activity sectors.
- Projects resulting from regional collaboration and mobilization, recommended by the Capitale-Nationale Elected Officials Forum.
- Projects addressing one of the city's five sustainable development challenges: social cohesion, overall health, decarbonization, resilience, and transition.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Educational institutions
- Research centers
- Non-profit organizations
- Municipal organizations established by legislation
- Regional county municipalities (MRCs)
- Local municipalities
- Band councils
- Québec Metropolitan Community
- City of Québec
Who is not eligible
- Social economy enterprises (NPOs and cooperatives) that do not demonstrate sound democratic governance.
- Applicants not discharged from bankruptcy.
- Companies listed in the Register of Enterprises Ineligible for Public Contracts.
- Applicants with outstanding amounts owed to the City of Québec.
- Projects with a discriminatory nature, controversial content, or that pose a reputational risk to the City of Québec.
Eligible geographic areas
- Agglomeration of Québec, including Québec City, L’Ancienne-Lorette, Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, and Wendake, or organizations able to demonstrate direct and measurable impacts on these territories.
Additional information
- The call for applications is open on a continuous basis, with no specified deadline.
- Applicants must use the official funding application form, which specifies required documents and submission procedures.
- No minimum project cost is required to apply.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Social economy enterprises — Support for structuring projects Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Social economy enterprises — Support for structuring projects. 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 Social economy enterprises — Support for structuring projects?
The "Support for Structuring Projects" grant provides up to 80% of eligible expenses to support local and regional initiatives that drive socioeconomic development in the Québec agglomeration. Eligible activities include collaborative projects enhancing economic, social, or environmental impacts, with no sectoral restrictions or minimum project cost required.
How much funding can be received?
Social economy enterprises — Support for structuring projects Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Social economy enterprises — Support for structuring projects program?
To be eligible for the Social economy enterprises — Support for structuring projects program, you must:
No explicit eligibility for for-profit businesses indicated.
What expenses are eligible under Social economy enterprises — Support for structuring projects?
Local projects anchored in the community to enhance socio-economic performance of the targeted area and involving multiple partners.
Regional projects addressing a recognized economic issue with significant and measurable economic impacts for one or more regional county municipalities (MRCs) in the Capitale-Nationale region.
Socio-economic recovery projects covering all or part of the Québec agglomeration across one or more activity sectors.
Projects resulting from regional collaboration and mobilization, recommended by the Capitale-Nationale Elected Officials Forum.
Projects addressing one of the city's five sustainable development challenges: social cohesion, overall health, decarbonization, resilience, and transition.
Where is the Social economy enterprises — Support for structuring projects available?
The Social economy enterprises — Support for structuring projects program is available Capitale-Nationale, Quebec.
Is the Social economy enterprises — Support for structuring projects a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Social economy enterprises — Support for structuring projects is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Social economy enterprises — Support for structuring projects?
Social economy enterprises — Support for structuring projects is funded by Quebec City
